Physicians with multiple patient complaints: ending our silence.

Thomas H. Gallagher; Wendy Levinson

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Physicians with multiple patient complaints: ending our silence.

June 21, 2013

Gallagher TH, Levinson W. BMJ Qual Saf. 2013;22(7):521-4.

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This commentary discusses recent findings about physicians who are the subject of recurrent complaints. It recommends proactively dealing with such doctors as a patient safety strategy.

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