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Can you tell me what is a medication error?
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A medication error : Is a mistake in prescribing, dispensing or administering a medication. It can happen at all levels from the Dr. To the pharmacist, to the nurse, to the patient. They are unfortunately too common, and 100% avoidable.
Answered 7/26/2014
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