An exploratory study measuring verbal order content and context.

D. S. Wakefield; J. Brokel; M. M. Ward; T. Schwichtenberg; D. Groath; M. Kolb; J. W. Davis; D. Crandall

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An exploratory study measuring verbal order content and context.

June 10, 2009

Wakefield DS, Brokel J, Ward MM, et al. Qual Saf Health Care. 2009;18(3):169-73.

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This study identified variables related to verbal order content and context and then conducted two exploratory studies to investigate a framework for understanding their risks. The lead author also co-authored a review in the same issue about verbal orders and patient safety.

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