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Improving medication safety during hospital-based transitions of care

Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, Erin B. Neal, PharmD and Sunil Kripalani, MD, MSc
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 2015, 82 (6) 351-360; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.82a.14025
Kelly C. Sponsler
Assistant Professor, Section of Hospital Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN; Staff Physician, VA Tennessee Valley Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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Erin B. Neal
Clinical Pharmacist, Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Vanderbilt University; Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network, Nashville, TN
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Sunil Kripalani
Associate Professor, Section of Hospital Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN; Center for Clinical Quality and Implementation Research; Center for Effective Health Communication, Nashville, TN
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ABSTRACT

Medication errors are common during transitions of care such as hospital admission and discharge. Problems range from minor discrepancies to actual patient harm. A systematic routine for medication reconciliation can minimize errors, thereby preventing adverse drug events and improving patient safety.

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Kelly C. Sponsler, Erin B. Neal, Sunil Kripalani
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine Jun 2015, 82 (6) 351-360; DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.82a.14025

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