Lääkevaurioista

Lääkevaurioista, also known as medication injuries or medication errors, refer to adverse events that occur due to the use of medications. These can range from minor side effects to severe complications, including death. Lääkevaurioista can occur at various stages of the medication process, including prescription, dispensing, administration, and monitoring.

Common types of lääkevaurioista include:

1. Prescription errors: These occur when a healthcare provider prescribes the wrong medication, dosage, or frequency.

2. Dispensing errors: These happen when the wrong medication or dosage is dispensed by a pharmacy.

3. Administration errors: These occur when the wrong medication, dosage, or route of administration is given to a patient.

4. Monitoring errors: These happen when a healthcare provider fails to recognize or respond to a patient's adverse reaction to a medication.

Lääkevaurioista can be caused by a variety of factors, including human error, system failures, and patient non-adherence. To minimize the risk of lääkevaurioista, healthcare providers and patients should be vigilant about medication use, and systems should be in place to detect and correct errors. Regular education and training for healthcare providers, as well as clear communication between healthcare providers and patients, can also help prevent lääkevaurioista.