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The SDRx pilot project, which took place over a 6-week period beginning in September 2004, was conducted in a single 19-bed medical unit at Leaming­ton Hospital. All patients admitted by 3 internal medicine specialists were included in the pilot project. Before implementation of the form, the nurses were given instructions on the new process. A [...]

The admitting nurse initiates the form when a patient is admitted to the hospital. Patient demographic characteristics and health care provider information are entered at the top of the form. Medication allergies or intolerances are recorded, with a description of the reaction that occurred.