Adverse drug events are not uncommon in the community and result from inappropriate and appropriate use of medications. While adverse drug events and errors have been studied extensively in the inpatient setting, little is known on why they occur once the patient is at home. Zlatan Coralic, UCSF Department of Clinical Pharmacy, discusses how medications are chosen based on their known risks and benefits, and common adverse drug events and errors. He also presents research examining root causes of adverse drug events in the community. Recorded on 07/10/2014. (#28507)