Tag: medication errors
How to Evaluate Media Reports about Medication Safety: A Practical Guide
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Written by Clarissa Farnell
16/ 01
Learn how to spot misleading claims in media reports about drug safety. Understand the difference between medication errors and side effects, interpret risk correctly, and find real data behind the headlines.
What Is Medication Safety and Why It Matters for Every Patient
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Written by Clarissa Farnell
15/ 01
Medication safety prevents harmful errors in how drugs are prescribed, dispensed, and taken. With over 1.5 million ER visits yearly from preventable drug mistakes, knowing how to protect yourself is critical.
How to Prevent Wrong-Patient Errors at the Pharmacy Counter: Proven Strategies That Work
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Written by Clarissa Farnell
31/ 12
Wrong-patient errors at the pharmacy can lead to serious harm or death - but they're preventable. Learn how two-identifier verification, barcode scanning, and patient counseling can stop these mistakes before they happen.