Reconcile
Reconcile (Medicine)
Reconcile (pronounced: /ˈrɛkənsʌɪl/) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe the process of ensuring that two or more sets of records are in agreement. It is often used in the context of medication reconciliation, a process that seeks to prevent medication errors by ensuring that all medications a patient is taking are accurately documented and compared with the physician's prescription orders.
Etymology
The term "reconcile" originates from the Latin word "reconciliare", which means "to bring together again". In the context of medicine, it refers to the process of bringing together and comparing different sets of medical records or medication lists to ensure they are in agreement.
Related Terms
- Medication Reconciliation: This is a process in healthcare that ensures the patient's medication orders are comprehensive and accurate. This includes comparing the medications the patient is currently taking with those newly ordered by the physician.
- Electronic Health Record (EHR): An EHR is a digital version of a patient's paper chart. It contains the patient's medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, immunization dates, allergies, radiology images, and laboratory and test results. Reconciliation often involves comparing information in the EHR with other sources.
- Pharmacy: This is the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use. Pharmacists play a crucial role in medication reconciliation.
- Patient Safety: This is a discipline in the health care profession that applies safety science methods toward the goal of achieving a trustworthy system of health care delivery. Medication reconciliation is a key process in patient safety.
- Healthcare Quality: This refers to the value of services provided to patients. Reconciliation processes are often used as a measure of healthcare quality.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Reconcile
- Wikipedia's article - Reconcile
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