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Misidentification of alphanumeric symbols.

Misidentification of alphanumeric symbols. ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. June 5, 2014;19:1-2,4-5.

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June 18, 2014

ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. June 5, 2014;19:1-2,4-5.

Written numbers and letters that look alike can contribute to miscommunication in a variety of settings. This newsletter article provides examples of this issue in medication administration, discusses factors that increase risks, and recommends tactics to avoid confusion.

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Misidentification of alphanumeric symbols. ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. June 5, 2014;19:1-2,4-5.