To ensure that the correct patient is receiving a medication, the allied health professional should address the person by name and, in the case of a child, ask the patient's name from the person accompanying the child.

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Addressing the patient by name and confirming their identity is a key step in medication safety to ensure that the correct patient is receiving the intended medication.

To Ensure That the Correct Patient Is Receiving a Medication