Heartbroken.

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Heartbroken.

December 12, 2018

McGrory K, Bedi N. Tampa Bay Times. November 28, 2018.

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Pediatric cardiac surgery is a high-risk practice. This news investigation reports on a series of serious patient safety incidents at a health care institute dedicated to treating heart problems in children and the cultural and individual provider issues that perpetuate unsafe care.

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