Why doctors should own up to their medical mistakes.

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Why doctors should own up to their medical mistakes.

February 13, 2013

Miller K; Goldman B; Goldhill D.

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Reporting on clinicians' reluctance to discuss their errors and how transparency and safety culture affect safety improvement, this radio program features Dr. Brian Goldman and David Goldhill.

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