Medication Management in Springfield, VA - iCare Home Health Care Services

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Medication Management

Medications are often used in combination with other types of therapies, such as counseling and behavioral therapy. Since it is of great importance to choose the right treatment plan and proper medications, iCare Home Health Care Services provides medication management therapy in Springfield, VA and the surrounding area including Stafford, Prince William, Fairfax, Arlington, and Loudoun.

What is medication management therapy?

Medication management aims to make sure patients receive optimal therapeutic outcomes of the medications they are taking. The therapists are there to educate patients so they can use their prescriptions accordingly. This way the chances for medication abuse are down to a minimum. The ultimate goal of this therapy is to ensure the patients take the medications they need without any undesired effects.

What does medication management therapy cover?

Medication management therapists at iCare Home Health Care Services cover a wide range of activities:

Assessing and reviewing prescriptions, the list of their side effects and interactions with other medications
Educating patients about the instructions and side-effects that certain medications can cause
Creating medication treatment plans, both long-term and short-term plans
Monitoring medication plans, inspecting their efficiency and making adjustments to the plan if needed
Improving communication between a patient and a therapist to maintain a high level of care

Medication Therapy Components

There are five different components of medication management:

Medication therapy review (MTR)
Personal medication record (PMR)
Medication-related action plan (MAP)
Intervention or referral
Documentation and follow-up

Medication Management Therapist in Springfield, VA

Medication management therapists from iCare Home Health Care Services understand the importance of taking the proper medications and developing the right treatment plan. Make sure you learn all the side-effects and interactions with other medications so you can receive the optimal therapeutic outcome. Get in touch with iCare Home Health Care Services and ask for medication management therapy. Our professionals will develop a personalized medication treatment plan for you and educate about what to do in case you show signs of the undesired effects.

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