Furthermore, the majority of PISPS and NISPS amended prescribed medications, undertook medication reviews and made recommendations to general practitioners.
Secondly, RNs with their higher level responsibilities are also more likely to have to multitask when undertaking medication rounds, further increasing the risk of error [ 49].
The highest proportion of interruptions occurred when nurses were undertaking medication tasks (27.3%, n = 102), followed by documentation (23%, n = 86).
The junior doctor was 'unhelpful' and was there only to provide medical interventions on request, for example prescribing medication or undertaking medical procedures.
The decision to prescribe statins to patients is never taken lightly, and those who are prescribed them will undertake regular medication reviews.
Pharmacists will be expected to assess and document patient motivation to undertake various medication and lifestyle changes.
Patients with chronic diseases often undertake multiple medication regimes to manage their condition, prevent complications and to maintain their quality of life.
The Project Pharmacist was available to undertake the medication review on admission, when visiting the patient in their home with the Community Nurse at admission (at discretion of one of the Team Leaders), or later in the patient's home if deemed appropriate by a team member.
