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Table 2.

Medication Adherence and Literacy (MedAL) 3.0 Score Components

1. Did you forget to take your medications this past week?	Yes, No, Not Assessed
2. Are you taking your medications differently than how your doctor prescribed?	Yes, No, Not Assessed

Answer “Yes” to questions 1 and 2 and if the patient is taking 10 or more medications denotes a high need for post-discharge follow-up