Preventing medication mistakes.

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Preventing medication mistakes.

May 16, 2012

Wu A, Critser G. Minnesota Public Radio; May 2, 2012.

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This radio program features Dr. Albert Wu and Greg Critser discussing medication safety and tactics to prevent medication errors.

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