Open AccessLook‐alikes, sound‐alikes: Three cases of insidious medication errors
Author(s) -
Heck Johannes,
Groh Adrian,
Stichtenoth Dirk O.,
Bleich Stefan,
Krause Olaf
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3409
Subject(s) - lettering , medicine , medical prescription , drug , sound (geography) , polypharmacy , family medicine , intensive care medicine , pharmacology , visual arts , art , geomorphology , geology
Abstract Physicians should be aware of look‐alike/sound‐alike (LASA) drug names. Clearly legible drug prescriptions, preferably via electronic drug prescription systems, and the use of Tall Man lettering may help to prevent LASA medication errors.