Question

A 70-year-old man with stable angina and hypertension takes multiple medications. He asks how he can minimise medication errors and stay safe. Which CanMEDS-aligned action should his family physician prioritise?

Accepted Answer

Perform regular, structured medication reconciliation and deprescribing discussions, engaging the patient and pharmacist

Answer

Ask the pharmacist to manage everything and avoid medication review

Answer

Assume adherence and avoid detailed discussions to save time

Answer

Encourage him to store pills in multiple unlabelled containers

Answer

Advise him to follow online advice instead of professional guidance

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with stable angina and hypertension takes multiple medications. He asks how he can minimise medication errors and stay safe. Which CanMEDS-aligned action should his family physician prioritise?