Canadian Disclosure Guidelines: Being Open and Honest with Patients and Families.

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Canadian Disclosure Guidelines: Being Open and Honest with Patients and Families.

April 2, 2011

Disclosure Working Group. Edmonton, AB, Canada; Canadian Patient Safety Institute; 2011. ISBN 9781926541389.

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These national guidelines for Canadian health care providers serve as a tool for developing and implementing disclosure policies, practices, and training methods.

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