Disclosing adverse events to patients.

Michael D. Cantor; Paul Barach; Arthur Derse; Claire W. Maklan; Ginger Schafer Wlody; Ellen Fox

Commentary

Disclosing adverse events to patients.

January 2, 2017

Cantor MD, Barach P, Derse A, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2005;31(1):5-12.

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This commentary discusses recommendations from the Veterans Health Administration on disclosure of medical errors to patients.

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