Disabilities Beat: The Hidden Danger of Medication Errors
Team Alice focuses on reducing medication errors, especially in older adults. A symposium at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine discussed issues impacting caregivers.
Emyle Watkins from NPR's BTPM sat down with Robert Wahler, a pharmacy professor and co-leader of Team Alice, to discuss how medication mistakes happen and how to reduce the risk.
Emyle Watkins: Hi, I am Emyle Watkins, and this is the Disabilities Beat.
Wahler presented at the symposium, which aimed to address issues affecting caregivers. He shared insights on medication errors and prevention strategies.
Author's summary: Medication errors pose a hidden danger, especially for older adults.