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Will saying "I'm sorry" prevent a malpractice lawsuit?
Berlin L. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2006;187:10-15.

In the context of a malpractice lawsuit filed after a communication error was discovered and disclosed to a patient, the author discusses whether apology and such disclosure can prevent lawsuits.
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