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MSH: Errors in prescribing, dispensing, or administering medication with the result that the patient fails to receive the correct drug or the indicated proper drug dosage.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p><a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/medicines.html'>Medicines</a> cure infectious diseases, prevent problems from chronic diseases, and ease pain. But medicines can also cause harmful <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/drugreactions.html'>reactions</a> if not used correctly. Errors can happen in the hospital, at the doctor's office, at the pharmacy, or at home. You can help prevent errors by</p><ul><li>Knowing your medicines. Keep a list of the names of your medicines, how much you take, and when you take them. Include over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplements and herbs. Take this list to all your doctor visits.</li><li>Reading medicine labels and following the directions. Don't take medications prescribed for someone else.</li><li>Asking questions. If you don't know the answers to these question