A 72-year-old patient with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and mild cognitive impairment is being discharged from the hospital. A core principle of patient-centred medication management in this scenario is to:
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A
Provide a detailed medication leaflet and a standard dosing schedule to the patient's caregiver.
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B
Focus primarily on the pharmacological mechanisms of each new medication.
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C
Involve the patient and their caregiver in creating a simplified and personalised medication action plan.
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D
Ensure the patient can recite the names and doses of all medications before discharge.