Part of our institution’s medication administration policy is asking patients to state their name and birth date, scrutinizing the information … More
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Advice for Administering Medications with Narrow Safety Margins
I read the order carefully, looked up the medication, and consulted with a pharmacist before giving it. Signing the medication … More
The Pathology of Patient Safety
The other day I said something I regretted while giving a medication during a procedure. Before giving the med, I … More