Using an electronic medication checklist to gain patient medication histories significantly reduces errors compared with a paper-based checklist, a recent study found. The study, conducted last year ...

A small study conducted at a suburban Central Texas hospital suggests that using an electronic medication checklist at admission can reduce medication errors for elderly patients taking multiple drugs ...

CHICAGO-To help mark National Patient Safety Awareness Week the American Medical Association (AMA) is focusing on medication safety by offering a Medication Safety Checklist and urging patients to ...

The National Council on Patient Information and Education offers a free, downloadable checklist to help patients adhere to medication plans and avoid medication errors. The “Make Notes & Take Notes” ...

An effective hospital discharge process created by Cleveland Clinic is pivotal in the handoff of patients to postacute-care providers. Hospital discharge is a complex process involving the primary ...

Sanuj Bhatia, the managing editor at Pocketnow, is responsible for supervising and contributing to all the content published on the website, including news, reviews, features, and how-tos. He began ...

Proper medication management is critical for the health of older adults, especially those managing multiple long-term health conditions. It leads to better treatment results and improves the quality ...

If you’re unsure whether you’ve taken your medication, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking another dose. Taking two doses could raise your risk of harmful effects or overdose. Medication ...