Medical Services
Amber Arthurs, Julia Buchkina, Natasha Clark, & Kerri Husman
Outpatient medication management is a specialty that involves a healthcare provider and patient working together to manage a patient’s medications, medical health, and mental health:
- Regular monitoringPatients can discuss their medication experiences with their healthcare provider, medical issues, side effects, allowing for timely adjustments or modifications if necessary.
- Supportive environment
Patients can talk about their experiences, challenges, and progress with their medical and/or mental health journey.
- Comprehensive review
A healthcare provider will review a patient’s medications and the reasons why they take them.
- Treatment plan
A treatment plan is created based on the patient’s physical and mental health history, diagnoses, and past and current medications.Medication therapy management (MTM) is a broad range of services that can be delivered in a variety of settings, including outpatient settings. MTM services can include:
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- Comprehensive medication review
- Personal medication record
- Patient-directed medication action plan
- Education, counseling, and resources
- Coordination of care