ISMP 2007 survey on high-alert medications. Differences between nursing and pharmacy perspectives still prevalent.

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ISMP 2007 survey on high-alert medications. Differences between nursing and pharmacy perspectives still prevalent.

May 30, 2007

ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. May 17, 2007.

This article shares results from a survey of practitioners on high-alert medication designations. Survey results will be used to update ISMP's list of high-alert medications.

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