Newspaper/Magazine Article How two rights can make a wrong. Citation Text: Markel H. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL March 7, 2007 Markel H. View more articles from the same authors. This article discusses the problems associated with taking many prescription and over-the-counter medications, as dangerous combinations may go undetected. Free full text Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Markel H. Copy Citation Related Resources From the Same Author(s) Hospitals installed more sinks to stop infections. The sinks can make the problem worse. November 9, 2016 Is surgery safer at a teaching hospital? November 12, 2014 Measurement of diagnostic errors is a key first step to their reduction. December 9, 2015 Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death, and Brain Surgery. June 17, 2015 Sick children face potentially deadly danger: medication errors. 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Developing a common language for evaluation questions in quality and safety improvement. August 25, 2010
Frustrated with your EHR? Don't blame your vendor—safety is a shared responsibility. December 20, 2017
Effective Board Governance of Safe Care: A (Theoretically Underpinned) Cross-sectioned Examination of the Breadth and Depth of Relationships through National Quantitative Surveys and In-depth Qualitative Case Studies. March 2, 2016
Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation. December 14, 2011
AHRQ Nursing Home Survey on Patient Safety Culture: 2014 User Comparative Database Report. November 19, 2014
Considering human factors and developing systems-thinking behaviours to ensure patient safety. February 21, 2018
2012 User Comparative Database Report: Medical Office Survey on Patient Safety Culture. June 27, 2012
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An In Depth Investigation into Causes of Prescribing Errors by Foundation Trainees in Relation to Their Medical Education—EQUIP Study. January 6, 2010
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