Newspaper/Magazine Article Rx for errors: speed, high volume can trigger mistakes. Citation Text: McCoy K; Brady E. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL February 27, 2008 McCoy K; Brady E. View more articles from the same authors. This series of investigative articles uncovers the factors involved in pharmacy errors, relates stories of patients harmed by such errors, and includes steps that consumers can take to minimize their risk. Free full text Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: McCoy K; Brady E. Copy Citation Related Resources From the Same Author(s) Challenges and opportunities from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) research summit on improving diagnosis: a proceedings review. June 14, 2017 Structured override reasons for drug–drug interaction alerts in electronic health records. 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WebM&M Cases Medication Errors in Retail Pharmacies: Wrong Patient, Wrong Instructions. July 28, 2021
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