PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Zedan, Haya S.
AU  - Avery, Anthony J.
TI  - Prescribing safety in primary care. Comparing the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia
DP  - 2008 Dec 01
TA  - Saudi Medical Journal
PG  - 1703--1710
VI  - 29
IP  - 12
4099  - http://smj.org.sa/content/29/12/1703.short
4100  - http://smj.org.sa/content/29/12/1703.full
SO  - Saudi Med J2008 Dec 01; 29
AB  - Most consultations in primary care end with a prescription for medication. As a result, the potential for error in prescriptions and the potential harm to patients must be carefully considered and action taken to increase the safety of patients in these situations. Policy makers and health professionals have an obligation to protect public health. This review aims to compare and critically assess the main policies, initiatives, and guidance that have been developed to improve the safety of prescribing in primary care in the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. The report also suggests particular areas of need that might be addressed to enhance the safety of prescribing in the 2 countries.