Pairing pharmacists, computers reduces medication errors: studies
Monday, April 27, 2009 - 17:28
in Health & Medicine
Medication errors account for 78 per cent of serious medical errors in intensive care, but strategies such as keeping medication lists up to date can help, doctors say.
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