What kind of follow-up actions might be included in the documentation after an MTM session?

In the context of Medication Therapy Management (MTM), follow-up actions play a crucial role in ensuring optimal patient care and medication management. Recommendations for medication adjustments are vital because they reflect the pharmacist's assessment of a patient's current medication regimen. This can involve adjusting dosages, switching medications to more effective or better-tolerated options, or discontinuing medications that are no longer necessary.

Through careful evaluation of the patient's medication history, adherence to therapy, and therapeutic outcomes, the pharmacist can identify areas where medication regimens may need improvement. Documenting these recommendations is essential as it allows for continuity of care, ensures that healthcare providers are informed of the proposed changes, and serves as a reference for future follow-up interactions with the patient.

On the other hand, actions like inventory ordering and prescribing new medications lie outside the customary responsibilities of MTM services, which focus on optimizing existing therapy rather than initiating new treatment protocols directly. Patient referrals to specialists can be relevant, but they typically involve broader healthcare needs that may not be directly related to medication management and thus would not be the primary documented follow-up actions in an MTM session.