Towards the reduction of medication errors in orthopedics and spinal surgery: outcomes using a pharmacist-led approach.

Bradley K Weiner; James Venarske; Mona Yu; Kenneth Mathis

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Towards the reduction of medication errors in orthopedics and spinal surgery: outcomes using a pharmacist-led approach.

January 16, 2008

Weiner BK, Venarske J, Yu M, et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2009;33(1):104-107.

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This study describes the successful efforts of a pharmacist-led approach to reducing medication errors on a surgical specialty service. The approach included screening of orders and educational interventions.

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