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Medication dosing errors for patients with renal insufficiency in ambulatory care.
Yap C, Dunham D, Thompson J, Baker D. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2005;31:514-521.

The investigators analyzed electronic records and found that dosing errors were common in ambulatory care settings for patients with renal insufficiency. They conclude that computerized decision support systems should be implemented in ambulatory care.
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