Tag: medication safety
Medication errors cause thousands of preventable deaths each year. Learn the latest best practices, training methods, and technologies healthcare providers must use in 2026 to keep patients safe - from barcode scanning to AI alerts and culture change.
Patient decision aids improve medication safety by helping patients understand risks, benefits, and personal values before choosing treatments. Evidence shows they reduce errors, boost adherence, and empower informed choices.
Accurate sharing of your full medication history - including prescriptions, OTC drugs, and supplements - is critical to prevent dangerous drug interactions and avoid preventable medical errors during care transitions.
Learn how to read prescription labels to spot dangerous drug interactions. Know where to look, what phrases mean, and how to avoid life-threatening reactions with your medications and supplements.
