Getting to the root of Medication errors
NursingPublished 1 September 2003
HEDY COHEN, E Robinson, Michelle Mandrack
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Nurses have plenty to say about making and reporting medication errors, so learn how you can improve the medication administration process.
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Nurses have plenty to say about making and reporting medication errors. Compare their experiences with yours and learn how you can improve the medication administration process.
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