Our story.

Sorrel King

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Our story.

March 15, 2006

King S. Pediatr Radiol. 2006;36(4):284-6.

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The author tells the story of medical errors that led to the death of her daughter Josie in 2001 and discusses the activities her family has undertaken to prevent similar incidents from happening to other children.

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