Improving medication safety during hospital-based transitions of care.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.3949/ccjm.82a.14025.
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Abstract
Medication errors are common during transitions of care such as hospital admission and discharge. Problems range from minor discrepancies to actual patient harm. A systematic routine for medication reconciliation can minimize errors, thereby preventing adverse drug events and improving patient safety.
Medical subject headings
- Medication Errors
- Medication Reconciliation
- Patient Discharge
- Transitional Care