Week 1

Question 1

What are some problem areas relating to medication errors?

Answer 1

Problem area is when patients transition between healthcare providers.

Question 2

What approach is required to help prevent medication errors?

Answer 2

a patient-centred approach. Pt’s and their carers need to be involved in the process

Multiple healthcare practitioners need to embrace accountability for medicine-related outcomes

Question 3

what percentage of hospital admissions are related to medication errors?

Answer 3

2-3%