Improving accuracy of medication identification in an older population using a medication bottle color symbol label system

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate and refine an adjuvant system of color-specific symbols that are added to medication bottles and to assess whether this system would increase the ability of patients 65 years of age or...

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Main Authors: Cardarelli Roberto, Mann Christopher, Fulda Kimberly G, Balyakina Elizabeth, Espinoza Anna, Lurie Sue
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2296/12/142