Home Medicines Review Tool
A quick screening tool to help assessors identify clients who may benefit from a Home Medicines Review and recommend referral to their GP.
What is a Home Medicines Review (HMR)?
An HMR is a comprehensive review to ensure a client’s medications are safe, effective and therapeutically appropriate. This review helps identify medication related problems, improve adherence, and prevent adverse effects, supporting better health outcomes. 
How to use the tool?
Before selecting “yes” or “no”, assessors should consider the prompts listed under each criterion. If “yes” is selected for any of the following questions, consider recommending an HMR for the client. Use the “Notes” section to document reasoning, relevant observations, or any follow up actions.

Client name:<<Patient Demographics:Full Name>>
Date of birth:<<Patient Demographics:DOB>>
Date:<<Miscellaneous:Date (short)>>
Name of assessor:<<Doctor:Name>>

Does the client feel they are taking too many medications?
<<Client feels they are taking too many medications>>

Does the client have difficulty understanding medications?
<<Client has difficulty understanding medications>>

Does the client have difficulty managing medications?
<<Client has difficulty managing medications>>

Does the client take high risk medications or one that requires monitoring?
<<Client takes high risk or monitored medications>>

Does the client have recent medication changes?
<<Client has recent medication changes>>

Does the client report worsening or new symptoms?
<<Client reports worsening or new symptoms>>

Please consider providing a consumer information brochure to clients 
recommended a Home Medicines Review.
NOTES:

BNPHN HMR Tool V1.1 MD 28052025 
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