Applied Nursing Research
Volume 21, Issue 4 , Pages 240-241 , November 2008

Commentary on electronic documentation in medication reconciliation—a challenge for health care professionals

  • Vico Chiang, PhD, MHA, GDMS, BN, RN

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Received 22 June 2008 ,Accepted 30 June 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.apnr.2008.06.009

Applied Nursing Research
Volume 21, Issue 4 , Pages 240-241 , November 2008