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Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry 12(1):p 13-15, January - June 2026. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/jpmc.2395.6615.12126.2
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The Architecture of Medication Management: A Review of Nursing Practice, Safety Systems, and Cognitive Complexity
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Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry 12(1):p 13-15, January - June 2026. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/jpmc.2395.6615.12126.2
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Dinesh K. The Architecture of Medication Management: A Review of Nursing Practice, Safety Systems, and Cognitive Complexity. J Pharmaceut Med Chem. 2026; 12(1): 13-15.Timeline
Received : April 06, 2026
Accepted : June 07, 2026
Published : June 30, 2026
Abstract
Medication management represents one of the most critical and complex domains of nursing practice. As health systems become increasingly reliant on high-alert medications, complex technology, and interdisciplinary coordination, the role of the nurse in the medication administration process (MAP) has evolved from a simple duty of delivery to a highly skilled exercise in safety, clinical judgment, and regulatory compliance. This review examines the multifaceted nature of medication management, the integration of health information technology (HIT), the cognitive load inherent in clinical nursing, and the systemic barriers to error prevention. By synthesizing current literature, this paper explores the transition from individual vigilance models to systems-based resilient practices.
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Dinesh K. The Architecture of Medication Management: A Review of Nursing Practice, Safety Systems, and Cognitive Complexity. J Pharmaceut Med Chem. 2026; 12(1): 13-15.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/jpmc.2395.6615.12126.2
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| Received | April 06, 2026 |
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| Published | June 30, 2026 |
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