Tag: medication safety

Posted by Larissa Drayton in Medications Comments 13

Medication Errors vs Drug Side Effects: How to Tell Them Apart and Why It Matters

Learn how to tell the difference between medication errors and drug side effects - why mixing them up is dangerous, how to spot each one, and what you can do to stay safe.

Posted by Elara Winslow in Medications Comments 11

Navigating Medication Safety in Hospitals and Clinics: How to Prevent Errors and Protect Patients

Medication errors cause hundreds of thousands of preventable injuries each year in U.S. hospitals. Learn how ISMP best practices, barcode systems, and patient involvement are reducing these errors and saving lives.

Posted by Larissa Drayton in Medications Comments 15

How to Accurately Document Drug Allergies in Your Medical Records

Learn how to document drug allergies correctly in your medical records to avoid dangerous medication errors. Get clear guidelines on what to include, how to talk to your doctor, and why vague descriptions put you at risk.