Patient Eligibility
Are you eligible for a home medicines review? HMR Referrals’ home medicines review program connects your GP with an accredited pharmacist who can provide a professional medication assessment for you in the privacy of your own home.
You may run the risk of an adverse reaction if some medications interact badly or are being taken incorrectly. That’s why HMR eligibility is focussed on those patients who are most likely to benefit from a home medicine review. It costs you nothing and ensures all your medications are working as effectively as they should be.
Home Medicines Review Patient Eligibility
Home Medicines Reviews (for patients with HMR or DMMR eligibility) are most helpful for people taking multiple medications or those with chronic conditions – or anyone at risk of medication-related problems. They promote safer, more effective treatment and ensure all your medications are working optimally.
If you’ve recently been discharged from hospital, have experienced side effects, or are just struggling to take your medications properly, you or your loved one may have HMR patient eligibility.
How A Home Medicines Review Can Help You Manage Your Health
It’s certainly worth the effort. 1 in 5 people are likely to be suffering an adverse medication reaction by the time they receive a home medication review. Here’s how an accredited pharmacist provides a thorough assessment with our best practice DMMR referral process:
Ensuring medications are taken correctly
First of all, the accredited pharmacist is qualified to verify that all your medications are correct and nothing is past its use-by date. They can provide helpful advice and information, and show you the most effective ways to administer them.
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Some medicines need special treatment. An accredited pharmacist knows when medications must be kept at certain temperatures or don’t do well in some environments – where they may be exposed to moisture, light, or other types of medicine, for example.
Suggesting improvements in the medication schedule
The accredited pharmacist is also an expert in efficacy. That means they’ll be able to recommend a slightly different regimen to your doctor if it’s going to be more beneficial for your overall well being.
Preventing complications, such as mixing medications
One of the biggest problems facing doctors with patients on a variety of medications is understanding how all their treatments work together. It’s reassuring to get the advice of an experienced, accredited pharmacist who understands exactly what medicines are helpful and which combinations pose the least risk to you.
HMR Referrals Makes It Easy to Connect You to the Right HMR Pharmacist
HMR Referrals is the streamlined digital service that takes the hassle out of HMR referrals, making it quick and easy for general practitioners to ensure their patients’ wellbeing. With just a few clicks, patients can be matched with a professional accredited pharmacist who can organise an HMR in their home, identify risks, and offer personalised advice. The result? Improved safety, fewer side effects, and better treatment outcomes. With HMR Referrals, doctors and patients alike gain peace of mind and clarity, all while reducing the risk of medication-related harm.
What Happens During a Home Medicine Review?
The Accredited Pharmacist Visits the Patient at Home
If your doctor believes you have HMR eligibility, you’ll be contacted by a professional accredited pharmacist to arrange an interview in your home at a time that suits you.
The Pharmacist Checks Medication Usage, Expiration & Storage
The accredited pharmacist checks all your current medications and use-by dates and asks some questions about how these are kept and administered.
They Ensure All Medications are Suitable or Whether They Can be Updated
They’ll make detailed notes on your medications and check that they are still the most suitable treatment for your situation.
They Suggest Ways of Helping Continued Proper Medication Usage
The pharmacist writes a detailed report on the interview and may make some recommendations to your doctor who will discuss them with you at a later date.
Considering a HMR Referral?
Let HMR Referrals do the work for you. Take advantage of our quick turnaround times and bulk billing by organising an HMR direct through our online network of health professionals. We connect doctors and accredited pharmacists on the spot for swift and thorough HMRs that bring peace of mind and optimum health benefits to patients all over Australia.
For qualified pharmacists, HMR Referrals allows them to better manage their time and provide essential help as they build their clientele and revenue streams. Patients benefit from better medication management and seamless communication between health experts. And doctors get the professional advice they need when they need it to more effectively manage the patients in their care.
Have Questions?
Talk to us about our services by contacting HMR Referrals today, or sign up with our no obligation home medicines review program and arrange for a speedy referral today.
HMR Referrals takes the hassle out of home medicine reviews and delivers the very best in professional help for the very best in continuing care.