Can teaching medical students to investigate medication errors change their attitudes towards patient safety?

Robert A Dudas; David G Bundy; Marlene R Miller; Michael Barone

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Can teaching medical students to investigate medication errors change their attitudes towards patient safety?

February 16, 2011

Dudas RA, Bundy DG, Miller MR, et al. BMJ Qual Saf. 2011;20(4):319-25.

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This study describes an experiential curriculum to engage and teach medical students about medication errors.

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