How to avoid mistakes in medicine administration.

Factors that may contribute to errors in drug administration can range from the omission of a single dose of a non-essential drug to a major overdose resulting in serious harm to a patient.

Abstract

This article examines factors that may contribute to errors in drug administration. These can range from the omission of a single dose of a non-essential drug to a major overdose resulting in serious harm to a patient. It concludes that a combination of being observant and well-informed can help to prevent errors.