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Inappropriate Medical Abbreviations

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List of Error-Prone Abbreviations - Institute …

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The ISMP List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, …

Overview of Abbreviations on Prescriptions

https://www.verywellhealth.com/problematic-medical-abbreviations-on-prescriptions-3860276

Feb 12, 2016

Do Not Use List Fact Sheet | The Joint Commission

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In 2021, a FAQ was developed to address the key concepts organizations need to understand regarding the use of terminology, definitions, abbreviations, acronyms, …

Institute for Safe Medication Practices ISM P’s List …

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Drug Name Abbreviations Intended Meaning Misinterpretation Correction To avoid confusion, do not abbreviate drug names when communicating medical information. …

Error-Prone Abbreviations - MPR

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Error-Prone Abbreviations - MPR Search drug information, news and resources Charts December 14, 2021 Error-Prone Abbreviations Error-Prone …

Abbreviations: A Shortcut to Medication Errors | Advisory

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Some of the common error-prone abbreviations involved in errors in PA-PSRS include: “U” for unit “QD” for daily “QID” for four times daily “QOD” for every other day “<” for less …

Medical Abbreviations & Acronyms | OpenMD.com

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Examples of error-prone medical abbreviations include: IU (international unit): may be confused with “IV” (intravenous) µg (microgram): may be confused with mg …

Medical Error Reduction and Prevention - PubMed

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Due to unclear definitions, “medical errors” are difficult to scientifically measure. A lack of standardized nomenclature and overlapping definitions of medical …

Dangerous Medical Abbreviations

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Unfortunately, abbreviations can lead to confusion for both medical professionals and patients, thereby introducing the potential for dangerous …