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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18319127 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Patient safety is a state of mind, not a technology. The technologies used in the medical setting represent tools that must be properly designed, used well, and assessed on an on-going basis. Moreover, in all settings, building a culture of safety is pivotal for improving safety, and many nontechnologic approaches, such as medication reconciliation and teaching patients about their medications, are also essential. This article addresses the topic of medication safety and examines specific strategies being used to decrease the incidence of medication errors across various clinical settings. |
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Authors:
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Carol A Keohane; David W Bates |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America Volume: 35 ISSN: 0889-8545 ISO Abbreviation: Obstet. Gynecol. Clin. North Am. Publication Date: 2008 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-03-05 Completed Date: 2008-05-07 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8709551 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 37-52, viii Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02120-1613, USA. ckeohane@partners.org |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Female Gynecology* Humans Medication Errors / prevention & control* Obstetrics* Pharmaceutical Services / organization & administration* |
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