Under the National Patient Safety Goal for maintaining and communicating accurate medication information, medication reconciliation includes
A. identifying and resolving discrepancies and providing information about medications upon discharge
B. providing information on medications to be taken at the end of the encounter and forwarding a medication list to the primary care provider at discharge
C. obtaining a medication history, identifying and resolving discrepancies, getting clarification of the correct dosage, and obtaining information during transitions of care
Answer: A. identifying and resolving discrepancies and providing information about medications upon discharge
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