Giving back the pen: disclosure, apology and early compensation discussions after harm in the healthcare setting.

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Giving back the pen: disclosure, apology and early compensation discussions after harm in the healthcare setting.

April 23, 2008

Pelletier E, Robson. Healthc Q. 2008;11(3 Spec No):85-90.

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This commentary discusses the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority effort to establish a process for apology and compensation in response to medical error.

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