Exploring the concept of medication discrepancy within the context of patient safety to improve population health.

Catherine R. Murphy; Cynthia L. Corbett; Stephen M. Setter; Alice Dupler

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Exploring the concept of medication discrepancy within the context of patient safety to improve population health.

December 9, 2009

Murphy CR, Corbett CL, Setter SM, et al. ANS Adv Nurs Sci. 2009;32(4):338-350.

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Drawing on the literature, this review defines medication discrepancy, identifies contributing factors, and explains how medication reconciliation can prevent it.

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