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Can You Safely Split or Crush Your Pills? What You Need to Know Before You Do

You are holding the tablet nicknamed “the horse pill” in your hand – a large potassium pill. You are...

When a Medication Error Doesn’t REach the Patient – the Importance of Near-Misses

You’re becoming cross-eyed. You are usually good at keeping a good energy level at work, but you’re...

The Medication Timing Mystery – Why Taking a Drug at the Wrong Time Can Matter

You’re out with your friends for lunch. You are having a great time when suddenly your alarm goes...

Why Some Medications Need to Be Tapered – and What Can Happen If You Stop Suddenly

You remember a time when you went to the doctor and were diagnosed with depression. You recall not...

When Similar Names and looks Become Dangerous: Preventing LASA Medication Errors

You’ve been a nurse for many years. Pulling out of the automated dispensing cabinet feels like an...

Medication Reconciliation: The Hidden Step That Prevents Medication Errors

You feel like you are all set for your procedure the next day. You have the bag packed, insurance...

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