Raising the awareness of inpatient nursing staff about medication errors.

Asim Ahmed Elnour; Nagy Hassan Ellahham; Huria Ismail Al Qassas

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Raising the awareness of inpatient nursing staff about medication errors.

October 10, 2007

Elnour AA, Ellahham NH, Qassas HIA. Pharm World Sci. 2008;30(2):182-90.

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This study describes an educational program delivered by clinical pharmacists and a quality coordinator nurse. The program improved knowledge and awareness of medication errors.

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