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World J Clin Pediatr. Aug 8, 2014; 3(3): 37-44
Published online Aug 8, 2014. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v3.i3.37
Published online Aug 8, 2014. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v3.i3.37
Table 1 Stages of the medication pathway in the hospital setting
| Stage | Healthcare professional involved |
| Decision on appropriate medicine | Physician |
| Prescription | Physician |
| Review of prescription | Pharmacist |
| Preparing, dispensing and checking the medicine | Pharmacist |
| Delivery of medicine to the ward (or home) | Pharmacy staff or nurses |
| Preparing to administer medicine | Nurse |
| Administering medicine to patient | Nurse |
| Recording medicine on patient chart | Nurse |
| Monitoring patient response | Nurse |
- Citation: Antonucci R, Porcella A. Preventing medication errors in neonatology: Is it a dream? World J Clin Pediatr 2014; 3(3): 37-44
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v3/i3/37.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v3.i3.37