Tag: Sound alike drugs

According to a 2013 analysis by the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority, medication errors due to misidentification and confusion are a persistent and serious issue in healthcare. The question, 'What is Sally filled with?', is a prime example of a misunderstanding based on a misheard term, highlighting a critical area of concern in patient education and safety.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), look-alike, sound-alike (LASA) medication errors are a well-recognized cause of patient harm globally. The term "Lhasa drug" is a common public and healthcare worker misconception, often resulting from a phonetic misinterpretation of the important acronym, LASA. This article clarifies that there is no medication called Lhasa drug and explains the crucial patient safety issues surrounding actual LASA medications.