Canberra Hospital drug error results in Sharyn Kaine’s death | The Canberra Times

In Sharyn’s case, an incorrect patient weight input into the DHR led to a potential risk of paracetamol overdosing. This error occurred in a mostly non-digital prescription and dosage monitoring setting, highlighting the importance of accurate data entry in healthcare systems. The consequences of input errors in patient information can have serious implications for medication safety and treatment outcomes.

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