The NHS must cut down on the number of errors made while treating children, a safety watchdog says.
The National Patient Safety Agency data showed that last year there were over 70 deaths and 20,000 cases of harm in which a lapse in care contributed. The agency said the figures for the under 18s were too high and standards needed to improve.
Mistakes made with medication was the most common error after being cited in 16% of cases. The NPSA said a major part of the problem was the failure of drug companies to manufacture all medicines in child doses.
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