FentaNYL patch fatalities linked to "bystander apathy." We ALL have a role in prevention!

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FentaNYL patch fatalities linked to "bystander apathy." We ALL have a role in prevention!

August 21, 2013

ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition! August 8, 2013;18:1-4.

Relating how an infant died after ingesting a medication patch, this newsletter article advocates for clinician and organizational engagement in educating consumers about risks.

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