How to discuss errors and adverse events with cancer patients.

Iain Yardley; Sarah J. Yardley; Albert W. Wu

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How to discuss errors and adverse events with cancer patients.

June 16, 2010

Yardley I, Yardley SJ, Wu AW. Curr Oncol Rep. 2010;12(4):253-60.

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This article evaluates disclosure practice and provides suggestions for discussing adverse events with oncology patients.

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