Medication Error
Preventable mistake involving the prescribing, dispensing, administering, or use of a medication.
Definition
A Medication Error is a preventable mistake involving the prescribing, dispensing, administering, or use of a medication.
Why it matters
Medication errors can lead to patient harm and require appropriate prevention and reporting processes.
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