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Module Summary

Dr Martin Duerden outlines common causes of prescribing errors and how to prevent mistakes arising in part two of this two part series. Read part one here.

Learning Objectives

This module brings you some top tips on avoiding prescribing errors, including:

  • Monitoring risky drugs
  • Overprescribing opioids
  • Hazards arising from drug shortages
  • Learning from significant events 
Author

Dr Martin Duerden is a retired GP and medical adviser for the Diploma in Therapeutics at Cardiff University

Date module published

Jul 03, 2018

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