The Agency for Healthcare Research ...

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) lately released a new fact sheet called "20 Tips to Help intercept Medical Errors in Children," which provides practical tips and information about preventing medical errors related to prescription medicines, hospital stays, and surgery in children. The fact sheet encourages parents and physicians to discuss medication dosages, possible side imports and any limits on feed drink, or activities that may be required when a child takes a particular medicine. The fact sheet is available forward the AHRQ Web site at www.ahrq.gov/consumer/ 20tipkid.htm or upon the AAP Web site at www.aap.org/visit/qualityimp.htm. It also can be obtained at calling AHRQ's Publications Clearinghouse at 800-358-9295

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