Table 4 Interns were asked to identify the frequency with which four different sources were referenced when preparing discharge prescriptions
Please indicate how often you refer to each of the following when writing discharge prescriptions | Never (%) | Rarely (%) | Sometimes (%) | Often (%) | Always (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Patient Kardex (inpatient medication list) (n = 31) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Clinical Notes (n = 31) | 0 | 9.68 | 12.9 | 48.39 | 29.03 |
Pre-admission medication reconciliation list (n = 31) | 0 | 6.45 | 16.13 | 35.48 | 41.94 |
Input from consultants/senior colleagues (n = 31) | 0 | 16.13 | 45.16 | 29.03 | 9.68 |