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Should we disclose harmful medical errors to patients? If so, how?  

Should we disclose harmful medical errors to patients? If so, how?   Gallagher TH, Lucas MH. J Clin Outcomes Manag. 2005;2(5):253-259.

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October 12, 2005
Gallagher TH, Lucas MH. J Clin Outcomes Manag. 2005;2(5):253-259.
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A review of the literature on disclosure finds that even though patients prefer to be told about incidents, fewer than 30% of harmful errors are ever discussed with them.

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Should we disclose harmful medical errors to patients? If so, how?   Gallagher TH, Lucas MH. J Clin Outcomes Manag. 2005;2(5):253-259.