A Conversation Among Stakeholders on Medical Malpractice.

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A Conversation Among Stakeholders on Medical Malpractice.

April 6, 2022

Collaborative for Accountability and Improvement. April 26, 2022.

Communication and resolution programs (CRP) can improve response to patients and families after a harmful medical error. This session examined how silos negatively impact transparency after error and how CRPs can reduce siloed communication. The session features Dr. Jo Shapiro as a panelist.

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