Ignored, threatened, berated: after difficult childbirth experiences, new parents seek healing by speaking up.

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Ignored, threatened, berated: after difficult childbirth experiences, new parents seek healing by speaking up.

December 4, 2019

Preseton E. STAT. November 8, 2019.

Maternal harm and morbidity are recognized patient safety concerns. This article highlights tactics to enable feedback on suboptimal care experiences to facilitate improvement and emotional healing for patients.

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