What a new doctor learned about medical mistakes from her Mom's death.

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What a new doctor learned about medical mistakes from her Mom's death.

January 23, 2013

Allen M. ProPublica. January 9, 2013.

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This article reveals lessons a medical student learned about patient safety while dealing with errors that occurred during her mother's hospitalization.

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