An in-depth analysis of medication errors in hospitalized patients with HIV.

Ann M Snyder; Kenneth Klinker; Joanne J Orrick; Jennifer Janelle; Almut G Winterstein

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An in-depth analysis of medication errors in hospitalized patients with HIV.

May 18, 2011

Snyder AM, Klinker K, Orrick JJ, et al. Ann Pharmacother. 2011;45(4):459-68.

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This prospective investigation identified the diverse nature of HIV-related medication errors, risk factors, and potential preventive strategies. The majority of patients experienced more than one error, with the greatest risk during the first 24 hours of admission.

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