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According to a recent study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the US, with approximately 250,000 patients dying to such errors each year. Huffpost points out that one place these errors occur is in documentation and medical records.
In order to reduce medication errors, we all need to take charge of our own medication histories. Not only should you keep a list of medication and dosages, and drug allergies in your healthcare journal, medication ID bracelet or on your phone's notepad, you should also routinely review your current medications and dosages with your healthcare professional(s) each time you have a medical visit.
If you are admitted to a hospital or emergency clinic, then your accurate medication list and history are crucial to minimizing medication errors and will help support you to a speedy recovery. Stay healthy!
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According to a recent study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the US, wit...
According to a recent study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the US, with approximately 250,000 patients dying to such errors each year. Huffpost points out that one place these errors occur is in documentation and medical records.
In order to reduce medication errors, we all need to take charge of our own medication histories. Not only should you keep a list of medication and dosages, and drug allergies in your healthcare journal, medication ID bracelet or on your phone's notepad, you should also routinely review your current medications and dosages with your healthcare professional(s) each time you have a medical visit.
If you are admitted to a hospital or emergency clinic, then your accurate medication list and history are crucial to minimizing medication errors and will help support you to a speedy recovery. Stay healthy!
For more info on Medical Errors click here >>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOyd5insvqk
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According to a recent study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the US, wit...
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250,000 deaths per year is a startling statistic!