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. 2019 May 22;14(5):e0217023. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0217023

Table 2. Main medical error themes identified by healthcare professionals (HCPs).

Medical errors (MEs) Response (n, %)
Dispensed medication with incomplete instructions 19 (33.5)
Prescribed drugs to the incorrect patient / no check for patient drug allergies 19 (33.5)
Incorrect dose or overdose for adults and paediatric patients 18 (31.8)
Wrong administration of medicines to patients 16 (30.0)
Wrong explanation of medication usage 15 (29.5)
Wrong diagnosis when first admitting the patient 15 (29.5)
Similar medication brands–difficult to distinguish 14 (27.1)
Drug formulation unsuitable for patient condition 11 (24.4)
Dispensing antibiotics very often without appropriate tests conducted 9 (21.7)
Potential errors when entering patient data 8 (20.6)