Reducing medication errors by using applied technology.

Bernita R. Caesar; Betty Hutchinson

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Reducing medication errors by using applied technology.

August 23, 2006

Caesar BR, Hutchinson B. Nursing (Brux). 2006;36(8):24-25.

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The authors describe their experience in implementing an electronic charting system and electronic medication administration record to help prevent medication errors.

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