Abstract
This study explored the accuracy of medicines-related information (MRI) held by healthcare service providers in a hostel for homeless men with a mental illness. Fifteen residents' records were screened for MRI on medical history, allergy status and treatment, using all available sources. There was a significant difference in the number of prescribed psychotropics amongst different services. Twenty-three discrepancies (n = 90) were due to different doses, and 63 discrepancies were omissions. Only three of 14 allergy statuses were identical. Pharmacists are the key drivers of medicines reconciliation. They can improve patients' outcomes by ensuring safer prescribing through liaison.
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