A Literature Review About Mecication Errors and the 6 Rights to Medication Administration.
Title: A Literature Review About Mecication Errors and the 6 Rights to Medication Administration.
Category: /Science & Technology
Details: Words: 2062 | Pages: 8 (approximately 235 words/page)
A Literature Review About Mecication Errors and the 6 Rights to Medication Administration.
Category: /Science & Technology
Details: Words: 2062 | Pages: 8 (approximately 235 words/page)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction...............................................................................................3
Summaries of Journal Articles......................................................................3
Key Aspects: Medication Errors and their Causes.............................................. 4
Impact on Client Care.................................................................................5
Strategies to prevent Medication Errors ..........................................................6
Conclusion.............................................................................................9
References...........................................................................................11
(Peer Reviewed Articles are Attached)
Introduction
An error rate of 5% is acceptable in most industries, however, in the health care industry; one single error can result in death. (Berntsen, 2004, p5) This paper discusses medication errors in relation to pharmacology and drug treatment. It will summarize three academic peer reviewed …showed first 75 words of 2062 total…
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