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Thursday Aug 09, 2018
Thursday Aug 09, 2018
September 2009 Author in the Room® Teleconference
Author: Thomas H. Gallagher, MD
Summary Points:
- Errors and adverse events are common, and disclosure of these events to patients is recommended but often does not take place.
- Physician fear of litigation inhibits disclosure, but so does physicians’ lack of confidence in their communication skills and concern that disclosure might be harmful to the patient.
- Important future developments in the field include linking disclosure with offers of compensation, and using performance improvement tools to enhance the disclosure process.
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