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A just culture after Mid Staffordshire.

March 26, 2014

Dekker SWA, Hugh TB. BMJ Qual Saf. 2014;23(5):356-8.

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In the context of public reactions to the Francis report, this commentary discusses why the poor conditions were missed and how to prevent failures from recurring once they are identified. The authors advocate for a just culture that balances blame and accountability to address complexities in the health care setting.

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