Obtaining an accurate and complete medication history, known as a best possible medication history (BPMH), is the first step in the medication reconciliation process and forms the basis for therapeutic decisions.
Get It Right! Taking a Best Possible Medication History is an online learning module centred around a video that guides clinicians on how to obtain and record a BPMH. The module explains why at least two sources of information are used to obtain the BPMH and the reasoning behind how medication history taking techniques can influence the accuracy of the history obtained.
Designed for junior medical officers, nursing and pharmacy staff the module includes a short role play scenario that highlights the steps in taking a BPMH and provides important tips when reviewing sources of medicines information.
Developed for and with the support of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC).
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Target audience: Junior medical officers, Pharmacists, Nurses
Open to: Medical officers, Pharmacists, Nurses, Students
Cost: Free
CPD points: This is a self-reported activity.
The 2025 enrolment version will be available from 1 January 2025.
2024 enrolments will close 31 December 2024.
Previous enrolments
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- you partially completed the course and wish to finish it without starting from scratch.
- you completed the course previously and need to reprint your Certificate of Completion.
Learning outcomes
In this online learning module you will learn:
- how to obtain and record a Best Possible Medication History (BPMH)
- why at least two sources of information are used to obtain the BPMH
- how medication history taking techniques can influence the accuracy of the medication history obtained
- why it is important to obtain an accurate medication history and reconcile medicines.
CPD points and practice incentives
Continuing professional development
Self-directed CPD
It is recommended that 1 CPD hour be recorded for the purposes of self-directed CPD.
