The Institute for Safe Medication Practices has updated guidelines in an effort to improve how medication information is communicated through EHRs. The revised “Guidelines for Safe Electronic ...

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Schizophrenia medication falls under two main categories: older, first-generation, or "typical" antipsychotics and newer drugs for schizophrenia known ...

In studies assessing for all types of medication errors, 16 percent to 27 percent of residents experienced such an incident; studies investigating transfer-associated medication errors reported ...

Background and Objectives: This study demonstrates the benefits of implementing a computerized medication safety program (Med Safe Tool) with regard to reporting all types of medication errors.

ADHD medication errors have risen by nearly 300% between 2000 and 2021 for people younger than 20 years old, a new study found. Doctors offer input on causes and prevention.

Among 131 children taking nearly 1670 medications, researchers identified more than 400 medication errors (24.4%) over a 7-month period, including 242 with potential for harm.

Discharge medication education was not shown to significantly reduce incidence of medication errors and their harm potential following hospital discharge among pediatric patients with epilepsy ...

The advisory report indicates facilities submitted 502 medication error reports to the Authority from June 28, 2004, through Dec. 31, 2010. Sign up for our FREE E-Weekly for more coverage like this ...

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