Apologies and medical error.

Jennifer K. Robbennolt

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Apologies and medical error.

November 19, 2008

Robbennolt JK. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2009;467(2):376-82.

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This article describes disclosure and apology as methods to respond to medical errors and highlights how apology can address the needs of both patients and physicians.

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