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ACOG Committee Opinion #520: disclosure and discussion of adverse events.
ACOG Committee on Patient Safety and Quality Improvement and Committee on Professional Liability. Obstet Gynecol. 2012;119:686-689.

This statement discusses the importance of disclosure and provides resources for health care organizations to develop supporting policies and programs.
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