Fatal error sparks debate over punitive measures.

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Fatal error sparks debate over punitive measures.

May 30, 2007

Fernandez J. Drug Topics. May 7, 2007.

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This article discusses a chemotherapy overdose that led to a child's death and the punitive measures taken against the pharmacist involved.

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