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Exploring Alternatives To Malpractice Litigation.

January 15, 2014

Health Aff (Millwood). 2014;33(1):6-66.

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Articles in this special issue cover findings from a federally-funded initiative to identify approaches to improve error disclosure and reform medical liability. Full disclosure, patient engagement, and communication-and-resolution programs are highlighted as successful strategies.

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