Strategies to reduce medication errors in pediatric ambulatory settings.

S. Mehndiratta

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Strategies to reduce medication errors in pediatric ambulatory settings.

April 4, 2012

Mehndiratta S. J Postgrad Med. 2012;58(1):47-53.

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This review discusses pediatric medication errors and details strategies to prevent them.

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