mmus

Latest Activity

1. Near Miss at Prescribing Stage - What Would You do?

   mmus replied to mmus's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   It was discussed with the hospital, and on their advice, it was formally reported to risk management. Matter

2. Near Miss at Prescribing Stage - What Would You do?

   mmus replied to mmus's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   The pharmacist would have been in the equation, if the original script was presented to the pharmacist for dispensing. However, it wasn't! Another script with the correct dosage was presented. Its...

3. Near Miss at Prescribing Stage - What Would You do?

   mmus replied to mmus's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   The doctor is an intern and in theory she is suppose to be supervised...but that's another one of those theory/practice gaps where I live:eek:! Luckily, I did notice the error and I ended up querying...

4. Near Miss at Prescribing Stage - What Would You do?

   mmus posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I came across a near miss, but it was not in the context of my own employment. A relative of mine was recently discharged from hospital. On discharge she was given a script for her meds. However...