med rec
Medical abbreviation · Pharmacy
| Stands for | Medication reconciliation |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
med rec stands for Medication reconciliation, a pharmacy abbreviation.
Process of building the most accurate list of everything a patient takes, including dose, frequency and route, and comparing it with new orders at admission, transfer and discharge to catch omissions, duplications and interactions.
Example: Pharmacy tech completed med rec: patient stopped metoprolol 2 weeks ago, not on list.
Usage notes
Medication reconciliation has been part of The Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals since 2005. Errors at transitions of care are common, so many hospitals use pharmacy technicians to collect histories. Also written "med reconciliation" or MedRec. Patients are encouraged to bring all bottles, including supplements and OTC products.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.