Need medicine in hospital? Study finds how often IT flaws lead to wrong drug or dose – ET HealthWorld

Need medicine in hospital? Study finds how often IT flaws lead to wrong drug or dose – ET HealthWorld

Sydney: Every time you are prescribed medicine in hospital a computer will prompt your doctor about the appropriateness of the medicine and its dose. Every time health professionals update patient records on the computer they need to fill in the appropriate information in the correct spot, or choose an option from a drop-down menu. But … Read more

FDA Admits Flaws in Response to Infant Formula Shortage

FDA Admits Flaws in Response to Infant Formula Shortage

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) – In a report issued Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration acknowledged numerous shortcomings in its response to the infant formula shortage earlier this year. “For things that are critical to the public health, if you don’t … Read more