Adverse Drug Events in Ambulatory Care

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Authors

Tejal K. Gandhi · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Saul N. Weingart

Joshua Borus · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Andrew C. Seger · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Josh F. Peterson · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Elisabeth Burdick · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Diane L. Seger · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Abstract

Adverse events related to drugs are common in primary care, and many are preventable or ameliorable. Monitoring for and acting on symptoms are important. Improving communication between outpatients and providers may help prevent adverse events related to drugs.

Topics & Keywords

Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Patient Safety and Medication Errors Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 348, Issue 16, pp. 1556-1564

DOI: 10.1056/nejmsa020703

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