Effectiveness of Pharmacist Intervention to Reduce Medication Errors and Health-Care Resources Utilization After Transitions of Care

Effectiveness of Pharmacist Intervention to Reduce Medication Errors and Health-Care Resources Utilization After Transitions of Care: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials – Journal of Patient Safety (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

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Pharmacist transition of care intervention seems to be an effective strategy to reduce medication errors after hospital discharge and to reduce subsequent emergency room visits.