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Communication with patients, suffering severe, avoidable harm as a result of treatment.
Cornwell J. Saferhealthcare. April 26, 2007.

The author proposes using trained "ambassadors" to facilitate communication between patients and caregivers after a harmful medical error in the UK's National Health Service.
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