Patients taking their own medications while in the hospital.

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Patients taking their own medications while in the hospital.

June 20, 2012

PA-PSRS Patient Saf Advis. June 2012;9:50-57.

Discussing errors related to hospital patients' use of personal medications, this newsletter article provides recommendations to reduce risks associated with this practice.

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