Double-checking in the safe administration of medicines: Policy and practice in English hospitals

Daisy Halligan, Hana Shamsan, Francesca Wilson, Robbie Foy, David Phillip Alldred, Rebecca Lawton, Bradford Institute for Health Research, Yorkshire Quality and Safety Research Group, NIHR Yorkshire and Humber Patient Safety Research Collaboration, School of Healthcare, University of Leeds, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, School of Psychology, University of Leeds

Journal of Health Services Research & Policy

Published online on February 04, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Health Services Research & Policy, Ahead of Print.
ObjectivesDouble-checking medication administrations is one of the most frequently used strategies to prevent errors and associated harm. This practice is time-consuming, introduces repeated interruptions into the care process and lacks evidence of ...