Hospital mistakes kept secret.

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Hospital mistakes kept secret.

November 30, 2011

Judd A. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. November 20, 2011.

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Discussing a case of patient suicide, this news article explores the lack of transparency around patient safety incidents in the state of Georgia.

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