Abbreviation Error – HLD

Abbreviation Error – HLD

I’ve come across many medication errors in my years of clinical practice. I’ve compiled a list of patient and healthcare professional mistakes and wanted to share another one that I’ve seen. The abbreviation error, in this case, was inadvertently...
Mistakes With Inhaler Technique – Practice Pearls From The Front Lines

Mistakes With Inhaler Technique – Practice Pearls From The Front Lines

Asthma and COPD are two disease states that we need to use inhalers. As a clinical pharmacist, I understand the importance of patient education. I’ve seen numerous mistakes with inhaler technique over the years in my practice as a clinical pharmacist. Here are...
Patient Misadventures with Osteoporosis Medications

Patient Misadventures with Osteoporosis Medications

There are numerous osteoporosis medications that can be used and I’ve seen a ton of patient mistakes with these medications.  Managing osteoporosis is like many other chronic diseases in that the medication helps prevent really bad things from happening.  When...