Monitoring for medication errors in outpatient settings.

Rajesh Balkrishnan; Clare E. Foss; Manjiri Pawaskar; Adam A. Uhas; Steven R. Feldman

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Monitoring for medication errors in outpatient settings.

January 28, 2009

Balkrishnan R, Foss CE, Pawaskar M, et al. J Dermatolog Treat. 2009;20(4):229-32.

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This review analyzes the literature on medication errors in outpatient dermatology and suggests that improving communication with patients could help prevent medical problems and reduce costs.

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