Wrong-patient medication errors: an analysis of event reports in Pennsylvania and strategies for prevention.

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Wrong-patient medication errors: an analysis of event reports in Pennsylvania and strategies for prevention.

June 12, 2013

Yang A, Grissinger M. PA-PSRS Patient Saf Advis. June 2013;10:41-49.

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This analysis of reports submitted to the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority discusses why wrong-patient medication errors occur and reveals strategies to prevent mistakes during transcription and administration.

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