Lawyers say 'sorry' may sink you in court.

Lola Butcher

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Lawyers say 'sorry' may sink you in court.

March 29, 2006

Butcher L. Physician Exec. 2006;32(2):20-4.

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This article discusses the legal implications of apologizing after a medical mistake and includes the perspectives of several health care attorneys.

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