Newspaper/Magazine Article How two rights can make a wrong. Citation Text: Markel H. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL March 7, 2007 Markel H. View more articles from the same authors. This article discusses the problems associated with taking many prescription and over-the-counter medications, as dangerous combinations may go undetected. Free full text Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Markel H. Copy Citation Related Resources From the Same Author(s) Hospitals installed more sinks to stop infections. The sinks can make the problem worse. November 9, 2016 Study: clinicians copy and paste about half of text in EHR progress notes. June 14, 2017 Sick children face potentially deadly danger: medication errors. October 5, 2016 Is surgery safer at a teaching hospital? November 12, 2014 Measurement of diagnostic errors is a key first step to their reduction. 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Developing a common language for evaluation questions in quality and safety improvement. August 25, 2010
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Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation. December 14, 2011
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AHRQ Nursing Home Survey on Patient Safety Culture: 2014 User Comparative Database Report. November 19, 2014
2012 User Comparative Database Report: Medical Office Survey on Patient Safety Culture. June 27, 2012
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An In Depth Investigation into Causes of Prescribing Errors by Foundation Trainees in Relation to Their Medical Education—EQUIP Study. January 6, 2010
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