Use Strategies to Reduce Med Errors in HIV Patients

May 2017

HIV med regimens are causing confusion during care transitions.

Up to 9 out of 10 inpatients with HIV suffer at least one med error.

HIV patients usually take at least three antiretrovirals, such as tenofovir, emtricitabine, and dolutegravir...as a combo or separate pills. Missing just a few doses can increase the risk of resistance.

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Use Strategies to Reduce Med Errors in HIV Patients

Practical advice for a better career, with unlimited access to CE

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