Radiologists reluctant to tell patients when they make errors
Mammography Regulation and Reimbursement Report, November 1, 2009
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In today’s healthcare climate, it’s no longer acceptable for physicians to stay mum about medical errors. Not only is owning up to errors the right thing to do, but The Joint Commission now requires healthcare workers to inform patients about unanticipated outcomes.
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