Can You Safely Restart an Old Prescription? What to Know Before Taking That Medication Again
You remember being prescribed pills after being diagnosed with depression. After a few weeks, you felt better. Days began to
Is Your Medicine Cabinet the Wrong Place for Your Medications? How to Store Them Safely
You step out of the shower. The heat from the shower feels amazing, especially with the cold weather outside. The
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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 normally
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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 finding it hard
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AI and Medication Safety: What Happens When We Trust AI With Our Health?
You start accepting that artificial intelligence (AI) has benefits and decide to try using it in your everyday life. You
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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 off to
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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 really wanting
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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 automatic task for
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Alert Fatigue in Healthcare: factors, Risks, and Strategies to Improve Patient Safety
You’re ten hours into a twelve-hour hospital shift. The healthcare team relies on you to verify medication orders and protect
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