Medication Safety: A Guide for Health Care Facilities.

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Medication Safety: A Guide for Health Care Facilities.

July 20, 2005

Manasse HR Jr, Thompson KK. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists; 2005. ISBN 9781585280896.

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This book provides an in-depth introduction to implementing a medication safety program, focusing on the role of leadership and system-level improvements.

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