Review
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World J Clin Pediatr. Aug 8, 2014; 3(3): 37-44
Published online Aug 8, 2014. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v3.i3.37
Table 1 Stages of the medication pathway in the hospital setting
StageHealthcare professional involved
Decision on appropriate medicinePhysician
PrescriptionPhysician
Review of prescriptionPharmacist
Preparing, dispensing and checking the medicinePharmacist
Delivery of medicine to the ward (or home)Pharmacy staff or nurses
Preparing to administer medicineNurse
Administering medicine to patientNurse
Recording medicine on patient chartNurse
Monitoring patient responseNurse