Malpractice makes perfect.

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Malpractice makes perfect.

October 19, 2005

Berenson RA. The New Republic. October 9, 2005.

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To illustrate the need for malpractice tort reform, transparency, and fair compensation for patients, this article discusses individual stories, such as that of Susan Sheridan, whose son and husband were both injured by medical error, as well as organizational and grassroots efforts, such as the Sorry Works! Coalition.

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