Article: Study Finds Life-Threatening Risks from Medication Errors in Hospitals Treating Pulmonary Hypertension Patients.

Study reveals wrong dose and other drug administration errors can be life-threatening; Researchers present recommendations at CHEST 2009 medical conference to address complex medication regimen

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) patients using infused drugs have suffered serious injury or in some cases died from medication errors in hospitals and other inpatient settings, according to a peer-reviewed study by Accredo Health Group and several university hospitals that surveyed doctors, nurses and pharmacists. The study, which was presented at the American College of Chest Physicians' annual meeting and will be ...

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