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As we walked, I noticed the members labored breathing.

He said he had COPD and was recently hospitalized for his breathing, but thought he was doing
better. He was using his oxygen and inhalers as directed and could breathe easier when he wasnt
exerting himself.
For the medication reconciliation, he showed me the medication list he received from his health
care provider and then presented me with his box of medications.
Something was missing.
His box did not include a medication from his list, which he should have been taking since being
discharged from the hospital. It was an anti-inflammatory specifically for helping to prevent COPD
symptoms from getting worse.
With his permission, I called his primary care provider and confirmed his medication list and
explained the missing medication. The nurse taking the call said she would share the information
with the members doctor and the office would be back in touch with the member with further
instructions.
In a follow-up call with the members wife a few days later, I was told his missing medication was
filled at the pharmacy and he was taking it as prescribed. Thank you for the visit. Thank you for the
follow-up, his wife said.