Preventing medication errors. Illegible prescriptions. Sources of errors and basic safety practices. Part 2
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Medication errors are the most common form of medical mistake. This second program in a 3-part series will define the different events that may result from drug-related errors and identify the common sources of these mistakes. In addition, the eight rights of medication administration, which are the foundation for safe practice, will be described.
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