Congress once again debates legislation on patient safety: doctors and others would be able to report mistakes without the information being used against them in court.

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Congress once again debates legislation on patient safety: doctors and others would be able to report mistakes without the information being used against them in court.

April 3, 2005

Finkelstein JB

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This article provides a quick review of congressional activity related to legislation that would create a national, voluntary medical error reporting system.

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