Posthospital Medication Discrepancies

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Authors

Eric A. Coleman · University of Colorado Health

Abstract

A significant percentage of older patients experienced medication discrepancies after making the transition from hospital to home. Both patient-associated and system-associated solutions may be needed to ensure medication safety during this vulnerable period.

Topics & Keywords

Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Patient Safety and Medication Errors Emergency and Acute Care Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of Internal Medicine

Volume 165, Issue 16, pp. 1842-1842

DOI: 10.1001/archinte.165.16.1842

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