Medication errors in the emergency department: need for pharmacy involvement?

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Medication errors in the emergency department: need for pharmacy involvement?

March 16, 2011

This piece reports on the prevalence of medication errors in the emergency department and suggests expanding pharmacy involvement as a strategy to reduce risks.

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