Healthy Skepticism Library item: 8160

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Publication type: Journal Article

Hui KK.
Adverse drug reactions in hospitalized patients.
JAMA 1998 Nov 25; 280:(20):1742-3

Abstract:

Some factors affecting the incidence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are discussed, including prescribing in cases of chronic and multiple diseases, the emphasis of drug benefits over risks in advertising, inadequate education of health professionals in the safe and effective use of drugs, and the inadequate role played by government and industry in research efforts to minimize the occurrence of ADRs and drug interactions; the need for physicians, other health professionals, and patients to respect the benefits and risks of drug therapies is emphasized.

Keywords:
Drug Therapy/adverse effects* Hospitals/statistics & numerical data* Humans Inpatients/statistics & numerical data* Pharmaceutical Preparations/adverse effects*