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The key questions of medicine reconciliation
Authors from the University of Toronto take a closer look at medicine reconciliation in this Healthcare Quarterly article.
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Medication safety, prescribing and the medicines management process in mental health
A review of what is known about medication safety within mental health.
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Metoprolol oral administration - draft alert
The Medication Safety Expert Advisory Group is developing a full alert following release of a safety signal issued in October 2012 on oral metoprolol administration.
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Some medicines for epilepsy, mental health, and pain can harm your unborn baby
A booklet and a flyer from ACC with information for people who could get pregnant, and their families and whānau, understand the risks and benefits of taking anti-seizure medicines for epilepsy, mental health and pain.
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Acetylcysteine for the treatment of paracetamol overdose and toxicity – 2-bag dosing guidance
New dosing guidance for acetylcysteine for the treatment of paracetamol overdose and toxicity issued in January 2019.
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Helen McKernan discusses mother's hospital treatment
Helen McKernan talks about her mother’s death, following a hospital medication error. Helen's mother was given the wrong medication for four days because of a chart mix up and inadequate checking.
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Safe use of opioids measurement: frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about measurement for the safe use of opioids.
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Blog: Whose fault is it anyway?
Every now and then a personal story comes along to shock us. It forces us to shake our heads and demand an answer. It calls us to action.
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Safe use of opioids data collection and reporting workbook (manual data capture)
Spreadsheet template for manual data capture, for the safe use of opioids data collection and reporting.