Patient misidentification in oncology care.

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Patient misidentification in oncology care.

July 2, 2008

Schulmeister L. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2008;12:495-498.

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This article describes factors contributing to wrong patient incidents and highlights proper identification strategies to prevent such errors.

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