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Benefits of direct observation in medication administration to detect errors.
Diaz-Navarlaz T, Pronovost P, Beortegui E, Segui-Gomez M. J Patient Saf. 2007;3:200-207.

In this study, investigators observed several potential sources of medication administration errors at a university hospital. The authors outline specific strategies for change that are currently being piloted on their ward in response to their findings.
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