Errors and adverse events in subcutaneous administration in home palliative care in Uruguay: analysis in light of the Patient Safety Plan

Natalie Janet Figueredo Borda; Mateo  García Mier; Sonia  Meneses Farías; Claudia  Díaz Bruchou; Cristian   Píriz López

doi:10.56294/saludcyt20262611

Errors and adverse events in subcutaneous administration in home palliative care in Uruguay: analysis in light of the Patient Safety Plan

Natalie Janet Figueredo Borda
, Mateo García Mier
, Sonia Meneses Farías
, Claudia Díaz Bruchou
, Cristian Píriz López

Departamento de Bienestar y Salud

Cornell University
Universidad Católica de Urugay
Universidad Católica del Uruguay

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Publicación	Salud, Ciencia y Tecnologia
DOI	https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt20262611
Estado	Publicada - 1 ene. 2026

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