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Does applying technology throughout the medication use process improve patient safety with antineoplastics?

December 12, 2014

Bubalo J, Warden BA, Wiegel JJ, et al. J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2014;20(6):445-60.

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Various technologies have been developed to reduce medication errors. Examining the research around implementation of these technologies, such as computerized provider order entry and bar-code medication administration, this review identifies their benefits and drawbacks on chemotherapy administration safety.

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