Two words can soothe patients who have been harmed: we're sorry.
Two words can soothe patients who have been harmed: we're sorry. Boodman SG. Kaiser Health News. March 15, 2017.
This news article reports on two incidents involving medical errors—one demonstrating the traditional shroud of secrecy and the other building on transparency and open disclosure—to illustrate the value of honest apology, discussion, and resolution of medical error for clinicians, patients, and families.