Pediatric medication safety considerations for pharmacists in an adult hospital setting.

Audrey R. Kennedy; Lindsay R. Massey

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Pediatric medication safety considerations for pharmacists in an adult hospital setting.

November 6, 2019

Kennedy AR, Massey LR. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2019;76(19):1481-1491.

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This Special Feature discusses risks and vulnerabilities around medications in non-pediatric hospitals that provide care to pediatric patients. The authors identify risks and provide recommendations to ensure safe care of children including optimizing technology, utilizing external resources, and ensuring a pediatric pharmacist is in place.

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