Improving patient safety through transparency.

Allen Kachalia

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Improving patient safety through transparency.

October 2, 2017

Kachalia A. N Engl J Med. 2013;369(18):1677-9.

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This commentary describes successful transparency initiatives, identifies persistent barriers to discussing medical errors, and recommends strategies to promote disclosure in health care.

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