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Type and subtype of medication errors involved in potentially preventable medication-related readmissions.
| Type of error | Subtype of error | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribing | 25 (35) | |
| Underprescribing | 10 (40) | |
| Dosage | 6 (24) | |
| Inadequate monitoring | 5 (20) | |
| No indication | 3 (12) | |
| Contraindication | 1 (4) | |
| Across settings | Transition errors | 22 (30) |
| Medication use | Non-adherence | 25 (35) |
