Disclosure of medical error: policies and practice.

Jawahar Kalra; Lorne Massey; Amith Mulla

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Disclosure of medical error: policies and practice.

September 29, 2017

Kalra J, Massey L, Mulla A. J R Soc Med. 2005;98(7):307-309.

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The authors summarize open disclosure efforts in several countries, highlighting central issues within each system.

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