Tag: medication errors

Illegible Handwriting on Prescriptions: Why E-Prescribing Is the Only Real Solution for Patient Safety
Mark Jones 26 January 2026 9 Comments

Illegible Handwriting on Prescriptions: Why E-Prescribing Is the Only Real Solution for Patient Safety

Illegible handwriting on prescriptions causes thousands of preventable deaths each year. E-prescribing cuts errors by 97% - yet many still use paper. Here’s why the switch is urgent - and what you can do now.

Patient Decision Aids: How They Improve Medication Safety and Reduce Errors
Mark Jones 18 December 2025 15 Comments

Patient Decision Aids: How They Improve Medication Safety and Reduce Errors

Patient decision aids help people understand medication options, reduce confusion, and make safer choices. Studies show they improve knowledge, reduce decision conflict, and increase adherence-cutting down on medication errors and unnecessary prescriptions.