Breaking the silence on medical mistakes.

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Breaking the silence on medical mistakes.

May 8, 2024

Scott M. The Pulse. New York Public Radio; April 26, 2024.

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Individuals involved in medical errors need time and support to process the incident and its consequences. This moderated podcast examines how clinicians, leaders, and patients and families respond after a patient safety event. The discussions are anchored in aptly-told stories of harm, courage, and investigation.

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