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Tragic medication errors result in accidental abortions and premature birth—safety advocates say drug mistakes are still too frequent, despite advances.

September 2, 2009

Patel A; ABCnews.com

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This news piece describes two look alike/sound alike medication errors in which pregnant women were given the wrong drug.

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