NHS alert over penicillin allergy recording errors
A national patient safety alert has been issued after healthcare staff incorrectly recorded penicillin allergies, posing a risk of fatal reactions. Find out what this means for you.
A national patient safety alert has been issued after healthcare staff incorrectly recorded penicillin allergies, posing a risk of fatal reactions. Find out what this means for you.
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