Choosing Your Words Carefully

2006261 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Thomas H. Gallagher · University of Toronto

Jane Garbutt · University of Washington

Amy D. Waterman · University of Washington

David R. Flum · Gallagher (United States)

Eric B. Larson · University of Washington

Brian Waterman · University of Toronto

W. Claiborne Dunagan ·

Abstract

Physicians vary widely in how they would disclose errors to patients. Disclosure standards and training are necessary to meet public expectations and promote professional responsibility following errors.

Topics & Keywords

Patient Safety and Medication Errors Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of Internal Medicine

Volume 166, Issue 15, pp. 1585-1585

DOI: 10.1001/archinte.166.15.1585

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