Category Archives: WHO

Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) update

Just a short post to draw attention to the National Prescribing Centre’s Evidence Summary blogs on the use of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) in both children and adults. Readers may also be interested in the World Health Organisation briefing note on the … Continue reading

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Nine steps to Safety

The WHO have launched their nine steps to safety to combat healthcare-related injuries. Look-alike, sound-alike medication names; patient identification; communication during patient hand-overs; performance of correct procedure at correct body site; control of concentrated electrolyte solutions; assuring medication accuracy at … Continue reading

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