# Common Mistakes

### What this is

This guide highlights the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.

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### Why this matters

Most inventory and record issues come from a few simple mistakes.

Avoiding these will prevent:

* Inventory mismatches
* Incorrect records
* Compliance issues

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### 1. Selecting the wrong lot

#### What happens

A lot number is selected that does not match the physical product used.

#### How to avoid

* Always check the label directly
* Match the full lot number exactly
* Do not rely on memory

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### 2. Entering the wrong quantity

#### What happens

The amount entered does not match what was actually used.

#### How to avoid

* Enter the exact amount used
* Double-check before saving
* Do not estimate

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### 3. Choosing the wrong archive outcome

#### What happens

The wrong option is selected when archiving (Return, Waste, No Adjustment).

#### How to avoid

* Confirm what actually happened to the product
* Use:
  * **Return** → not used, returned
  * **Waste** → used or discarded
  * **No Adjustment** → no change

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### 4. Skipping the review step

#### What happens

Visits are saved or archived without checking details.

#### How to avoid

Always review:

* Patient
* Compound
* Lot
* Quantity

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### 5. Creating duplicate patients

#### What happens

The same patient is added more than once.

#### How to avoid

* Always search before adding a patient
* Confirm spelling and details

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### 6. Editing the wrong record

#### What happens

Changes are made to the wrong patient or visit.

#### How to avoid

* Confirm patient and visit before editing
* Double-check before saving

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### 7. Assuming the system will fix errors

#### What happens

Incorrect entries are left uncorrected.

#### How to avoid

* Fix mistakes as soon as they are found
* Do not assume the system will adjust automatically

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### Quick checklist

Before saving or archiving, always check:

* Correct patient
* Correct compound
* Correct lot
* Correct quantity
* Correct outcome

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### Important

The system records exactly what is entered.

Accuracy depends on:\
👉 What you select\
👉 What you enter