Medication Errors Involving Geriatric Patients

Authors: Santell John P.; Hicks Rodney W.

Source: Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, Volume 31, Number 4, April 2005 , pp. 233-238(6)

Publisher: Joint Commission Resources

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Abstract:

Harmful medication errors in geriatric patients may be more widespread than previously thought, which suggests that additional caution is warranted in the use of medications in this population.

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2005-04-01

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