Could what might seem like a safety measure in fact increase our reliance on assumption and, therefore, the risk of medication errors?
In the UK, nursing is regularly voted the most trusted profession. We are relied on and we are accountable for preserving people’s safety and protecting them – whether that involves making a judgement to escalate care, removing a device safely, or advocating for patients.
Nursing Standard. 38, 4, 13-13. doi: 10.7748/ns.38.4.13.s10
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