Tag: medication errors

How to Prevent Wrong-Patient Errors at the Pharmacy Counter

Wrong-patient errors at the pharmacy can be deadly-but they’re preventable. Learn how dual verification, barcode scanning, counseling, and staff culture work together to stop these mistakes before they happen.

How to Evaluate Media Reports about Medication Safety

Learn how to spot misleading media reports about drug safety. Understand the difference between medication errors and side effects, why absolute risk matters, and where to find real data instead of headlines.