Medical errors disclosure and apology.

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Medical errors disclosure and apology.

July 18, 2012

Weiss PM; Koch S.

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This commentary discusses barriers to error disclosure, describes the emotional impact medical errors can have on physicians, and provides tips for effective disclosure.

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