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Medication orders are written clearly and transcribed accurately – implementing Medication Management Standard 3.20 and National Patient Safety Goal 2b.
Laselle TJ,May SK. Hosp Pharm. 2006;41:82-87.

The authors describe efforts to promote clear medication orders at a tertiary care level-one trauma center.
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