Abstract

MEDICATION ERROR: UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSES AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES

*Warude Chetan P., Ganesh N. Deore, Dr. Pankaj M. Chaudhari, Amol R. Patil

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Abstract

Medication errors remain a critical concern in healthcare systems worldwide, posing significant risks to patient safety and well-being. These abstract aims to examine the multifaceted nature of medication errors, exploring their diverse causes, potential consequences, and strategies for prevention. The causes of medication errors are often rooted in system failures, human factors, communication breakdowns, and technological shortcomings. These errors can lead to adverse drug events, prolonged hospital stays, increased healthcare costs, and, in severe cases, patient harm or mortality. Addressing medication errors demands a comprehensive approach, incorporating robust medication reconciliation processes, improved communication among healthcare professionals, advanced technologies, patient education, and a culture that prioritizes safety. These abstract underscores the urgency of concerted efforts from healthcare stakeholders to minimize medication errors, ultimately ensuring safer and more effective healthcare delivery.

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