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Hospital Cited for Medical Errors

A hospital in the Alameda, California area has reportedly been cited and fined for medical errors. According to reports, the report claims that some patients had been improperly administered pain medication that can have serious side effects. These mistakes could have, and in some cases did, resulted in serious injury or death. This hospital reportedly didn't have a pharmacist consult on some medication dosages.   

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