Unlabeled containers lead to patient's death.

Michael R. Cohen; Judy L. Smetzer

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Unlabeled containers lead to patient's death.

January 2, 2017

Cohen MR, Smetzer JL. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2005;31(7):414-7.

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The authors review selected incidents of harm involving unlabeled containers and provide recommendations to prevent similar occurrences.

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