Safe medication practice: attitudes of medical students about to begin their intern year

Objectives  Interns are expected to prescribe effectively and safely. This study aimed to assess medical students’ perceptions of their readiness to prescribe, associated risks and outcome if involved in an error, as well as their perceptions of available support.

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