Insurance defense lawyers and insurance companies have advised doctors to refrain from apologizing when they make a medical error. The "Sorry Works" coalition in Illinois believes the exact opposite would help stem the number of lawsuits filed because many who sue are mad about how they were treated after the injury. The University of Michigan Health System is a good example of how the practice of full disclosure can benefit doctors and patients. Margie Peterson, The Morning Call Online 04/21/2006 Read Article: The Morning Call OnlineFriday, April 21, 2006
A Simple Apology Can Work Wonders for Doctors
Insurance defense lawyers and insurance companies have advised doctors to refrain from apologizing when they make a medical error. The "Sorry Works" coalition in Illinois believes the exact opposite would help stem the number of lawsuits filed because many who sue are mad about how they were treated after the injury. The University of Michigan Health System is a good example of how the practice of full disclosure can benefit doctors and patients. Margie Peterson, The Morning Call Online 04/21/2006 Read Article: The Morning Call Online
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