| ACOG Committee Opinion. Safe use of medication. Number 331, April 2006. | |
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PMID: 16582144 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Medication use errors are the largest single source of preventable adverse events. To minimize the risk of medication use errors, obstetrician-gynecologists should focus on several elements of medication order writing, such as the appropriate use of decimals and zeros, standard abbreviations, and assuring legibility. Additionally, it is important to assist the patient in understanding the medical condition for which a medication is prescribed. Focusing on elements that may prevent prescription errors and helping patients understand how to use prescribed medication properly may help lower the occurrence of medication use errors. |
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Practice Guideline |
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 107 ISSN: 0029-7844 ISO Abbreviation: Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 2006 Apr |
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Created Date: 2006-04-03 Completed Date: 2006-05-02 Revised Date: 2009-10-26 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401101 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 969-72 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Clinical Competence* Dose-Response Relationship, Drug Drug Administration Schedule Drug Utilization Female Gynecology / standards, trends Humans Medication Errors / prevention & control* Obstetrics / standards, trends Pharmaceutical Preparations / administration & dosage* Safety Management United States |
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