When doctors make mistakes.

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When doctors make mistakes.

July 22, 2009

Chen PW.

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This column shares one physician's experience with the deterioration of a colleague's practice after involvement in error. The piece highlights the need for effective support of physicians-in-training to manage and respond to mistakes.

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