Admitted to hospital with known medication allergy

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A patient is admitted to the hospital with a known medication allergy. Without first verifying the patient's allergy information in the electronic medical record, the doctor writes an order for medication. Because they are in a hurry and think the doctor has already investigated the patient's allergies, the nurse gives the medication without being sure. The patient experiences an allergic reaction as a result, which could be fatal. What are the errors in this scenario? and how can they be avoided?

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