Defining and classifying terminology for medication harm: a call for consensus. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Defining and classifying terminology for medication harm: a call for consensus. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

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• Published October 2018

Defining and classifying terminology for medication harm: a call for consensus.

Falconer N, Barras M, Martin J, Cottrell N. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2018 Oct 11; [Epub ahead of print].

Lack of clarity around language used to discuss patient safety concepts hinders effective monitoring and measurement of errors and their impact. This narrative review examined the various terms used to discuss medication-related harm. The authors advocate for development of standard definitions and terms for use in medication error research, policy development, and improvement efforts.

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