Perspective: malpractice in an academic medical center: a frequently overlooked aspect of professionalism education.

Mark S. Hochberg; Carolyn D. Seib; Russell S. Berman; Adina L. Kalet; Sondra R. Zabar; Leon Pachter

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Perspective: malpractice in an academic medical center: a frequently overlooked aspect of professionalism education.

February 9, 2011

Hochberg MS, Seib CD, Berman RS, et al. Acad Med. 2011;86(3):365-8.

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This perspective recommends that information about malpractice litigation be incorporated into residency curriculum, to help trainees understand how it may affect their practice.

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