Rx for medication errors.

Nancy Jane C Friedley

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Rx for medication errors.

November 19, 2008

Friedley NJC. Medical economics. 2008;85(20):34-8.

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This continuing education activity includes an article discussing medication errors in the context of ambulatory care and provides a medication safety plan for primary care practices.

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