Tag: prescription errors

Illegible Handwriting on Prescriptions: How Poor Writing Puts Patients at Risk and What Actually Works
Illegible Handwriting on Prescriptions: How Poor Writing Puts Patients at Risk and What Actually Works

Illegible handwriting on prescriptions causes thousands of preventable deaths each year. E-prescribing cuts errors by 97%, yet many clinics still use paper. Here's what works - and what must change.

Feb, 18 2026