Medication Safety

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The objective of this program is to improve the safety of medication usage in Australia. Effective and safe use of medication is one of the greatest areas where potential improvements in the safety and quality of health care can be made. Because of the multiplicity of current and proposed initiatives in this area, there may be a key coordinating role for the Commission.

Second National Report on Patient Safety - Improving Medications Safety

The objective of the literature review is to provide an update on studies conducted in acute care in Australia since publication of the former Council's Second National Report on Patient Safety - Improving Medications Safety in 2002.

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