Medical Errors

Course overview

Identify the correct definition of the term medical error. Correctly identify the different types of medical errors. Correctly identify the four common medical errors. List the three causes of medical errors. Identify the difference between an adverse drug reaction and a medication error. Name four types of medications commonly involved in medication errors. Identify two patient populations that are especially susceptible to medication errors. List the four basic types of medication errors. Identify two important aspects of disclosure of a medical error. List the three areas of focus for preventing medication errors.