Commentary Look-alike, sound-alike oncology medications. Citation Text: Schulmeister L. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL March 22, 2006 Schulmeister L. View more articles from the same authors. The author explains how similar product names and labels contribute to medication errors in cancer treatment and shares risk reduction strategies to minimize such mistakes. PubMed citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Schulmeister L. Copy Citation Related Resources From the Same Author(s) Patient misidentification in oncology care. July 2, 2008 WebM&M Cases Chemotherapy Extravasation January 1, 2008 Can you read this drug label? August 3, 2011 Don't come back, hospitals say. June 22, 2011 Hospitals overhaul ERs to reduce mistakes. January 30, 2005 'Use only as directed' isn't easy. 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