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Breakdowns in the medication reconciliation process.

December 18, 2014

Gao T, Gaunt MJ. PA-PSRS Patient Saf Advis. December 2013;10:125-136.

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Analyzing data submitted to the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System, this piece identifies problems related to the medication reconciliation process and includes methods to address them.

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