Disclosing medical errors: prioritising the needs of patients and families
Thomas H. Gallagher, Carole Hemmelgarn, Evan M. Benjamin
Abstract
Nonetheless, several important implications emerge from these data:1.The interaction between patients/families and clinicians after medical errors is highly susceptible to our human frailties and biases.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineMedical emergencyFamily medicineMedical Malpractice and Liability IssuesPatient Safety and Medication ErrorsHealthcare Quality and Management