Look‐alikes, sound‐alikes: Three cases of insidious medication errors

Abstract Physicians should be aware of look‐alike/sound‐alike (LASA) drug names. Clearly legible drug prescriptions, preferably via electronic drug prescription systems, and the use of Tall Man lettering may help to prevent LASA medication errors.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Johannes Heck, Adrian Groh, Dirk O. Stichtenoth, Stefan Bleich, Olaf Krause
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-12-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.3409