Evaluation of the quality of prescription orders in a tertiary health-care facility in Southeastern Nigeria
Background: Prescription orders serve as a source of communication linking the physician, patient, and pharmacist. However, inappropriate prescriptions may result in medication errors, thus may worsen clinical outcome and economic burden of the patient. Therefore, this study aimed at evaluating the...
Main Authors: | Nneka Uchenna Igboeli, Chibueze Anosike, Onyinye Blessing Ukoha-Kalu, Ebere Emilia Ayogu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2018-01-01
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Series: | CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.cjhr.org/article.asp?issn=2348-3334;year=2018;volume=5;issue=2;spage=114;epage=117;aulast=Igboeli |
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