Collecting Critical Patient Information: Key to Preventing Medication Incidents
Guest Author: Eunice Valencia, PharmD (she/her) Eunice is a PGY-1 pharmacy resident at the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. She received her Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the University of Manitoba in 2024. Her residency experiences have provided her with a strong foundation in clinical practice, and she is passionate about identifying and developing strategies to optimize patient […]
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