Newspaper/Magazine Article To protect against drug errors, ask questions. Citation Text: Brody JE. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL January 10, 2007 Brody JE. View more articles from the same authors. This article discusses some common medication errors that consumers can avoid by asking the right questions and being familiar with prescriptions and the proper directions for taking them. Free full text Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Brody JE. Copy Citation Related Resources From the Same Author(s) Over-the-counter medicines' benefits and dangers. December 9, 2015 The risks of the prescribing cascade. September 16, 2020 A Guide to Patient Safety in the Medical Practice. February 20, 2008 To Do No Harm: Ensuring Patient Safety in Health Care Organizations. August 24, 2005 Hospital internet site content on patient safety and medical errors. 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