Across
- 3. Using pill boxes, alarms, or apps to support adherence
- 4. Preventable return to the hospital due to poor adherence
- 6. A pharmacist technique that confirms patient understanding by having them repeat instructions back
- 9. Pharmacist role focused on preventing adverse events between care settings
- 10. A common reason patients stop medications due to unwanted effects
- 11. One of the most common patient barriers to adherence
- 12. Taking medications differently than prescribed without telling the provider
Down
- 1. Poor understanding of how a medication works or why it’s needed or of medical terminology
- 2. Insurance requirement that may delay therapy
- 5. Medication review performed at hospital admission and discharge
- 7. Pharmacy service providing clear instructions using non-medical language
- 8. Process of reducing/discontinuing unnecessary medications