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Delivering the truth: challenges and opportunities for error disclosure in obstetrics.

February 26, 2014

Carranza L, Lyerly AD, Lipira L, et al. Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2014;123(3).

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This commentary discusses unique barriers that affect error disclosure in obstetric care and reviews how efforts to enhance transparency can address liability concerns and improve patient-centered communication. Suggested interventions include disclosure training and implementing a just culture.

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