Nurses' experiences of drug administration errors.

Anne-Berit Schelbred; Randi Nord

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Nurses' experiences of drug administration errors.

October 10, 2007

Schelbred A-B, Nord R. J Adv Nurs. 2007;60(3):317-24.

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This qualitative study describes the experiences of nurses who committed serious medication errors and highlights the need for strategies that adequately support those involved in such events.

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