preventing errors Flashcards
1
Q
what is a cognitive error ?
A
incorrect diagnosis
choosing wrong medication
2
Q
what patients are more at risk of cognitive error ?
A
surgery complex conditions those in emergency room inexperienced doctor caring older patients
3
Q
what factors increase medication error ?
A
rapid throughput of patients new drug developments increasing complexity of medical care increased specialisation increased use of medicines sicker and older patients
4
Q
what are common prescribing errors ?
A
wrong drug wrong drug inappropriate units poor prescription failure to take account of interactions omission wrong route calculation error
