Discussion Post
A prescription is an order from a physician to a pharmacist that indicates the medication that a patient is to take. If the prescription is poorly written, this can lead to medication error. Here are some statistics:
a) Medication errors occur in approximately 1 in every 5 doses given in hospitals.
b) One error occurs per patient per day.
c) Approximately 1.3 million injuries and 7,000 deaths occur each year in the U.S. from medication-related errors.
d) Drug-related morbidity and mortality are estimated to cost $177 billion in the U.S.
These are estimates from various sources and studies and provide shocking evidence about prescriptions. It is no wonder why malpractice insurance is so expensive?
For your post, share one piece of knowledge that you have found along with the resource information. Practice writing a prescription and submit that along with your post for your peers to evaluate.
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.