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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