Better Resources for GPs Will Prevent Prescription Errors for Patients
Holly Alsop
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Posted 02.07.2012
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The General Medical Council has reported that one in six people on prescription medication are given incorrect doses during consultations with their GP. Common errors found include insufficient or incomplete information on the prescription along with dose and the timing of doses, calling for immediate review and monitoring of the current system.
