Abbreviations & Essential References for Real-World or Ethnographic Research on Polypharmacy

Abbreviations

Bi-annual form - 6-month standard medication renewal form

CBD - Care by Design

CCA - continuing care assistant

CGA - comprehensive geriatric assessment form

HCP - health care professional

LPN - licensed practical nurse

LTC-CGA - comprehensive geriatric assessment form

LTCF - long term care facility

MAR - Medication Administration Record

Med Pass - administering medications using medication cart

MOHLTC - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

NP - Nurse practitioner

PBS - Practice Based Studies (practice theory)

PRN - medications as needed

P&T Committee - Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee

RN - registered nurse

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