Laboratory session to improve first-year pharmacy students' knowledge and confidence concerning the prevention of medication errors.

Mary E Kiersma; Patricia L Darbishire; Kimberly S Plake; Christopher Oswald; Brenda M Walters

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Laboratory session to improve first-year pharmacy students' knowledge and confidence concerning the prevention of medication errors.

November 11, 2009

Kiersma ME, Darbishire PL, Plake KS, et al. Am J Pharm Educ. 2009;73(6):99.

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This study implemented an educational curriculum focused on simulation activities and role playing to improve pharmacy students' awareness of the role that pharmacists play in error reduction. A past AHRQ WebM&M perspective discussed preparing future pharmacists to promote a culture of safety.

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