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RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CARERS

RESOURCES FOR HEALTH PRACTITIONERS

RESOURCES FOR RACFS AND ASSISTED LIVING

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RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS

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Home Medicine Review explained

This resource is designed for patients and carers to help understand the purpose, process and benefits of a medication review

NPS Tips for managing medicines

The National Prescribing Service (NPS) is a national program that delivers education to service providers and consumers. This resource provides tips for people on how to manage their medicines

Emergency Care Plans

This resources from Carer Gateway is helpful in planning ahead for emergency situations, and ensuring medicines aren't forgotten in an emergency

Carer Gateway

Carer Gateway is a national resource to help support carers in their roles supporting others. It includes resources, support groups, and funding information for carers all in the one place

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HMR and other resources

Australian Family Physician HMR article

This article written by the Australian Family Physician outlines the how and why of HMRs for GPs, and gives supporting evidence for the benefits of medication reviews to patients

Home Medicine Review - Item 900

The GP involvement in the Home Medicine Review (also known as Domiciliary Medication Managment Review)  process is supported by the Medicare Benefits Schedule item 900. Find more information here.

Multidisciplinary Case Conferencing GPs

Chronic condition management often requires multiple health and allied health providers. Medicare items exist to support GPs in their role in case conferencing.

HMR Medication Plan (sample)

This sample medication plan is the outcome of the HMR process, and is compiled between the GP and patient supported by information obtained through the pharmacist review

HSPA Guidance Document for HMRs

This guidance document by the Society of Hospital Pharmacist Australia (SHPA) outlines the different pathways for referring a patient for a home medicine review after an admission to hospital.

WHO Transitions of Care Primer

This resource by the World Health Organisation outlines areas of risk in the transitions of care process and how to provide safer patient management in transitioning between settings.

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RMMR resources

Residential Medication Management Review Information for GPs

This fact sheet provides an overview of the RMMR process and information for GPs wanting to initiate medication reviews in a RACF setting

RMMR Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 903

Item descriptor for the Medicare Benefits Schedule item number 903; RMMRs and the eligibility criteria for claiming.

RMMR Flow Chart for GPs

Easy to follow flow chart for the identification and referral of a resident in an aged care facilities need to have a medication review.

RMMR Medication Plan (Sample)

This sample medication plan is the outcome of the RMMR process, and is compiled between the GP, patient and aged care staff supported by information obtained through the pharmacist review

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Guidelines for Quality Use of Medicine Services

This document provides an overview of the type of QUM services provided by accredited pharmacists, and the process for arranging the scope of work a pharmacist conducts within a residential setting

Residential Medication Management Review information for RACFs

This guide for RACFs provides all you need to know about why RMMRs are beneficial to residents, and how an RMMR is initiated and performed

NSW Government Capacity Toolkit

This resource from the NSW government provides information for healthcare and other professionals, families and carers around a persons capacity, particularly when looking at the consenting process for medication reviews

National Residential Medication Chart (NRMC) information

Medication charts are often a source of error, and a common pain point for providers who are involved in supporting medication administration. The NRMC is a validated chart that ensures national consistency with prescribing and administration of medicines

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