Thomas H. Gallagher, MD (Associate Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical History and Ethics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington) addressed the "transformations in communication regarding the disclosure and apology of medical errors that involve professional principles, ethics, and standards alongside physician and patient expectations and attitudes. Dr. Gallagher explained the differences between medical errors and adverse events. Issues surrounding health policy, ethics, institutional responsibilities, inter-professional dynamics, team dynamics, education, training, counseling, and support for staff were also discussed. Mary K. Hardy, RN, MA, CCRN (Clinician III, Porter Medical Intensive Care Unit, University of Virginia Health System) addressed the roles, attitudes and experiences of nurses with medical error disclosures and highlighted the roles, policies and initiatives of institutions.
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Orignal From: Disclosing Medical Errors to Patients: Recent Developments, Future Directions (March 4, 2009)
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