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Computer Bungle Changes Patient Prescription Doses 07/05/21

Nurses are on high alert to check medicines in hospitals after a computer bungle started adding an extra digit to prescriptions, turning 10mg doses into 100mg.The family of Adelaide pie king Vili Milisits is considering legal action over his death, following criticism in state parliament of one of his doctors.Hundreds of women fearing violent former partners are seeking home-security upgrades, including alarm systems or window locks, through a State Government-funded program. And in sport, he might be playing in his first Showdown, but Port Adelaide’s gun defensive recruit Aliir Aliir could find himself taking on one of the toughest Crows, in Taylor Walker. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atadvertiser.com.au

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