Describe the Consequences of Medication Errors

question 38

Essay

Describe the consequences of medication errors.

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Definitions:

Revolving Door

A metaphor often used to describe the movement of personnel between roles as legislators and regulators and the industries affected by the legislation and regulation, in an ongoing cycle.

Duty of Care

A legal obligation requiring individuals to adhere to a standard of reasonable care while performing acts that could foreseeably harm others.

Negligence Suit

A legal case brought against someone accused of failing to exercise a standard of care, resulting in harm to another person.

Negligently

In a manner characterized by failure to take proper care in doing something, leading to damage or harm.