"My kids were worried about me mixing up all my medications. Helping Hand has made us all feel better."

Doris Beauchamp, Flint

Helping Hand’s Medication Management Program offers peace of mind to patients and the primary care physician by creating a comprehensive medication plan tailored to meet each patient’s specific needs.

The program features:

• Low-cost medication set-ups and physical assessment by a licensed nurse
• Average cost of $12.50 per week
• Bi-weekly medication review with written reports to the physician on medication changes, complications, effects and patient assessment status.
• Better control of patient medication management for the primary care physician
• Comprehensive quarterly drug reviews

Patient benefits include:

• Decreased medication error rates
• Decrease in adverse events and drug interactions
• Peace of mind in managing multiple drug therapies

Physician benefits include:

• Assist the physician by monitoring medication and performing a physical assessment
• Regular written updates on medication changes ordered by other physicians
• Better control of patient medication management and patient teaching
• Comprehensive quarterly drug reviews
• Bi-weekly nursing visits including patient assessment with reports to the physician’s office