Abstract
Errors in the medicines management process represent an important source of iatrogenic harm in primary care. Most errors result from underlying systems-based problems that are amenable to intervention and potentially preventable. In this paper, we seek to identify the frequency of medication-related morbidity in primary care, understand the underlying systemic reasons that increase risk of medication-related errors and iatrogenic harm, and suggest strategies for improving the safety of medicines management.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | s17-s22 |
Journal | British Journal of General Practice |
Volume | 52 |
Publication status | Published - 31 Dec 2002 |