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Apology and unintended harm in global health.

Addiss DG, Amon JJ. Apology and Unintended Harm in Global Health. Health Hum Rights. 2019;21(1):19-32.

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July 17, 2019
Addiss DG, Amon JJ. Health Hum Rights. 2019;21(1):19-32.
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Although disclosure and apology for mistakes in medical care are recommended, less is known about use of such approaches for overarching system failures. This commentary explores the use of apology in global health programs. The authors use case studies to highlight ethical, legal, and human rights principles that can be challenged when intervention design and implementation result in unintentional harm.

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Addiss DG, Amon JJ. Apology and Unintended Harm in Global Health. Health Hum Rights. 2019;21(1):19-32.