Medication safety in transitions of care: World Health Organization Technical Report (June 2019)

Summary

The World Health Organization Global Patient Safety Challenge, Medication Without Harm, aims to reduce serious, avoidable medication-related harm by 50% in 5 years, globally. Three areas have been identified for early priority action. This technical report addresses Medication Safety in Transitions of Care; why it is a priority, what has been done to address it to date and what needs to be done.