The comprehensive medication review process is designed to improve health outcomes of Nursing Home residents by promoting the quality use of medicines.  It is a process where the Sydney Medication Monitoring Consultants work in cooperation with the residents local medical officer(s) to collate and evaluate medication related information.  As is  the case with other professional services, the Sydney Medication Monitoring Consultants must respect the confidentiality of information acquired about residents and their families in the course of providing a medication review service.

The right of residents to make an informed decision as to whether they participate in this service is acknowledged and therefore reviews are only undertaken with the consent of the resident (or other legally recognised authority/individual where the resident is unable to consent).  Where residents agree to participate in a review, it is to be conducted with their full involvement and in a manner which ensures their information needs regarding the process and their medications are met.