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. "Front Matter." Preventing Medication Errors: Quality Chasm Series. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2007.
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SUMMARY
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INTRODUCTION
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PART I: UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSES AND COSTS OF MEDICATION ERRORS
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OVERVIEW OF THE DRUG DEVELOPMENT, REGULATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND USE SYSTEM
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MEDICATION ERRORS: INCIDENCE AND COST
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PART II: MOVING TOWARD A PATIENT-CENTERED, INTEGRATED MEDICATION-USE SYSTEM
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ACTION AGENDA TO SUPPORT CONSUMER–PROVIDER PARTNERSHIP
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ACTION AGENDA FOR HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS
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ACTION AGENDA FOR THE PHARMACEUTICAL, MEDICAL DEVICE, AND HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES
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APPLIED RESEARCH AGENDA FOR SAFE MEDICATION USE
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ACTION AGENDAS FOR OVERSIGHT, REGULATION, AND PAYMENT
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