title: Misidentification of alphanumeric symbols in both handwritten and computer-generated information.
authors.affiliation: Ann Shastay, MSN, RN, AOCN, is the Managing Editor, Institute for Safe Medication Practices, Horsham, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Shastay
mesh_terms: D001330:Electronic Data Processing; D006236:Handwriting; D006801:Humans; D055641:Mathematical Concepts; D008490:Medical Informatics / Q000639:trends; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D061214:Patient Safety; D013561:Symbolism