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Drug errors are the most common cause of patient care safety incidents involving children, a study of community based care provided in England and Wales has found.1 The UK has one of the highest child mortality rates in western Europe, but there is a lack of evidence to show what factors are the main contributors. Primary care provides the initial healthcare for many sick children, so the new study looked at the nature and severity of safety incidents involving children to identify areas for improvement. Researchers analysed reports of 20 118 patient …