Seema Jaitly defines what constitutes a medication error and explains the process for accurate recording and reporting so that risks can be assessed and reduced ...

Inexplicable medical mistakes like this are called “never events,” and they aren’t quite as rare as their name suggests.

The newly approved regimen is expected to simplify administration and potentially reduce medication errors and dose-related reactions.

Objective: To systematically review empirical evidence on the prevalence and nature of medication administration errors (MAEs) in health care settings. Data Sources: Ten electronic databases ...

Platform provides high-accuracy, real-time data and continuous measurement capabilities, saving clinicians time and enabling ...

Despite decades of calls for more attention to patient safety in hospitals, people undergoing surgery still have high rates of complications and medical errors, a new study finds. More than a ...

Problem: Sliding scale insulin (SSI) is frequently used for inpatient management of hyperglycemia and is associated with a large number of medication errors and adverse events including hypoglycemia ...

JAIPUR: In a shocking incident of medical negligence at JK Lone Hospital, a 10-year-old child suffering from kidney disease ...

KARACHI: An alarming revelation was made about the risk to public health as 95% of pharmacies, medical stores, and half of the hospitals in the country were operating without ...

Medical negligence is a pressing concern that can harm anyone. Knowing how to spot the signs and responding appropriately can ...

By Chioma Obinna Medical Guild, a group representing all Lagos State government-employed medical and dental practitioners, ...