Medication Risk
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Medication safety in the ICU
Facilitated reporting of medication-related events in the intensive care unit can provide opportunities for optimizing quality of care and patient safety. Read MoreSep 19, 2017
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EMR tool improves process of documenting medications
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is rolling out a new electronic tool to facilitate the documentation of every patient’s home medications. Called the Med List Tool, this new part of the electronic medical record is a way for providers of all disciplines to accurately collect, record and communicate the medications a patient takes. Read MoreJul 17, 2014
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Antipsychotic drug use in children for mood/behavior disorders increases type 2 diabetes risk
Prescribing “atypical” antipsychotic medications to children and young adults with behavioral problems or mood disorders may put them at unnecessary risk for type 2 diabetes, a Vanderbilt University Medical Center study shows. Read MoreAug 22, 2013