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Disclosing medical errors: prioritising the needs of patients and families

Thomas H. Gallagher, Carole Hemmelgarn, Evan M. Benjamin

2023BMJ Quality & Safety15 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

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