Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 127, Issue 5, 617-623
Copyright © 1996 by American Dental Association
Avoiding prescribing errors: a systematic approach
CL Marek
University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa, USA.
With the number of prescription and over-the-counter drugs growing every year, health professionals who write prescriptions need to be particularly cautious to avoid mishaps. The author outlines eight pitfalls commonly encountered when writing prescriptions and urges dentists to adopt a systematic approach when prescribing medications.