A secondary care nursing perspective on medication administration safety.

Karen McBride-Henry; Maralyn Foureur

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A secondary care nursing perspective on medication administration safety.

September 26, 2007

McBride-Henry K, Foureur M. J Adv Nurs. 2007;60(1):58-66.

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This qualitative study used findings from focus groups to highlight the contributions nurses can make in improving medication safety.

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