Medication errors have been reported in different healthcare settings across the world. Even though they can be avoided, the need for getting knowledge on how to avoid them is inevitable. Addressing medication errors can help to improve public health in general. This lecture will cover some of the aspects related to medication errors and also uncovering the role of pharmacist to address these errors.
Webinar Title: Medication Errors
Objectives:
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Definition of medication errors.
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Types of medication errors.
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Causes of medication errors.
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The role of pharmacist in addressing medication errors – Hospital, retail pharmacy, supply chain, research.
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The need for interprofessional approach in addressing medication errors.
Speaker: Mr. Samuel Nowa
I am a pharmacist specialized in Cancer Pharmacology and currently working as a hospital pharmacist. I am a holder of a master’s degree in Cancer Pharmacology obtained from the University of Bradford in UK. Experience in the smooth running of a hospital pharmacy in areas of administration, medicine management and clinical pharmacy.
Date: Tuesday, 20th of August 2024
Time: 12.00 Noon CAT
Duration: 90 min
CPD Points: 1.5