Robert L. Poole
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Robert L. Poole has dedicated his career to improving medication safety, with a particular focus on the most vulnerable patient populations: neonates, infants, and children. His landmark 2008 paper, "Medication Errors: Neonates, Infants and Children Are the Most Vulnerable!" (18 citations), remains a foundational work in pediatric pharmacovigilance, highlighting that up to 93% of medication errors in children are preventable. Poole's research has been instrumental in exposing the systemic weaknesses in pediatric drug administration, from dosing miscalculations to communication failures, and has driven the development of targeted safety protocols. His work underscores the critical need for weight-based dosing, standardized concentrations, and enhanced clinical decision support in pediatric care. By drawing attention to the unique vulnerabilities of younger patients—who cannot advocate for themselves—Poole has helped shape hospital policies and regulatory guidelines. His contributions continue to resonate across clinical pharmacy, pediatrics, and patient safety research, making him a key voice in the ongoing effort to eliminate preventable harm in healthcare.
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- 1Medication Errors: Neonates, Infants and Children Are the Most Vulnerable!18 citations · 2008