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My brother's keeper: must a physician disclose another's medical error and potential negligence?

Liang BA, Smith C by DS. My brother's keeper: must a physician disclose another's medical error and potential negligence? J Clin Anesth. 2007;19(7):558-562. doi:10.1016/j.jclinane.2007.05.005.

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January 2, 2008
Liang BA, Smith C by DS. J Clin Anesth. 2007;19(7):558-562.
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Liang BA, Smith C by DS. My brother's keeper: must a physician disclose another's medical error and potential negligence? J Clin Anesth. 2007;19(7):558-562. doi:10.1016/j.jclinane.2007.05.005.