Practitioners anticipate punitive action from licensing bodies.

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Practitioners anticipate punitive action from licensing bodies.

June 1, 2005

ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. May 19, 2005.

A survey of 1572 nurses, pharmacists, and physicians revealed that blame, shame, and fear of punishment still affect the reporting behaviors of practitioners.

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