Reasons to refer

• Comprehensive medication assessments: To understand what patients are actually taking, why and whether ongoing therapy is necessary. Useful for patients who see multiple prescribers or new patients to your practice
• Deprescribing: We can assess whether any long-term medications may no longer be needed and suggest a specific plan to safely taper and discontinue
• Falls or memory impairment: Could there be a medication-related cause? What options exist?
• Specific symptom or disease management: Complex, medication-resistant symptoms may require more in-depth research and assessment of treatment options
• Medication education and adherence support

Why refer?

• Saves time in sorting through complex medication regimens, including over-the-counter medications, supplements, natural health products
• Provides a realistic picture of what and how patients are actually taking their medications, and the issues they are experiencing
• Assessment and recommendations faxed back for your feedback to ensure we are all working from the same plan
• We offer home visits (St. John's metro area) and distance delivery via video conference to patients who cannot attend our clinic in person