Preventing home medication errors.

Audiovisual Presentation

Preventing home medication errors.

April 12, 2023

Shaikh U, van der List L, Blumberg D. Kids Considered. March 27, 2023.

Medication administration at home can be problematic especially for parents caring for children. This podcast highlights common reasons for medication mistakes at home and how they can be avoided. Simple steps such as not using regular spoons as methods of delivering liquid medications are highlighted.

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