Medication errors in cancer therapy: Reports from German hospital pharmacists between 2008 and 2019.

Lisa WeberClaudia LangebrakeGesine PicksakTilman SchöningIngo SchulzeUlrich Jaehde

Published in: Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (2022)

Frequently occurring medication errors in the field of oncology were identified, facilitating the development of specific recommendations for action and prevention strategies. The implementation of an electronic prescription software is particularly recommended for the avoidance of dosage errors in chemotherapy.

Keyphrases

adverse drug
cancer therapy
electronic health record
healthcare
emergency department
primary care
drug induced
palliative care
patient safety
quality improvement
clinical practice
locally advanced
radiation therapy
data analysis