Preventing lawsuits: Coalition pushes apologies and cash up-front. Dealing with medical errors when they happen--instead of in court--can benefit doctors and patients, supporters say.

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Preventing lawsuits: Coalition pushes apologies and cash up-front. Dealing with medical errors when they happen--instead of in court--can benefit doctors and patients, supporters say.

March 27, 2005

Albert T. AMNews. February 7, 2005.

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