Doctors say 'I'm sorry' before 'See you in court.'

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Doctors say 'I'm sorry' before 'See you in court.'

May 28, 2008

Sack K.

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This article describes how hospital initiatives to disclose medical errors may be decreasing associated malpractice claims and lawsuits.

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