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Bar-code technology for medication administration: medication errors and nurse satisfaction.
Fowler SB, Sohler P, Zarillo DF. MedSurg Nursing. 2009;18:103-110.
Nurses felt that a bar-code medication administration system was safe and improved patient care.
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