How radiation oncologists would disclose errors: results of a survey of radiation oncologists and trainees.

Suzanne B. Evans; James B. Yu; Anees Chagpar

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How radiation oncologists would disclose errors: results of a survey of radiation oncologists and trainees.

June 13, 2012

Evans SB, Yu JB, Chagpar A. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2012;84(2):e131-7.

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This study surveyed radiation oncologists about their disclosure practices, which were notable for high rates of full disclosure but lack of consistency on actual practices.

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