Medication errors in pediatrics—the octopus evading defeat.

Janice E. Sullivan; John J. Buchino

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Medication errors in pediatrics—the octopus evading defeat.

March 6, 2005

Sullivan JE, Buchino JJ. J Surg Oncol. 2004;88(3):182-8.

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This review examines pediatric medication errors and recommends steps health care organizations can follow to ensure safe medication administration.

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