• Clin Obstet Gynecol · Dec 2008

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    Physician error and disclosure.

    • Jenny L Pelt and Lynda P Faldmo.
    • Risk Management, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
    • Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Dec 1;51(4):700-8.

    AbstractTraditional patient and physician attitudes toward disclosure are discussed. Studies show that full disclosure does not lead to more litigation, but has decreased the number of claims filed and the average settlement value. There is a current movement toward full disclosure by healthcare institutions. As full disclosure policies are adopted by more institutions and legislation that protects expressions of apology and sympathy accompanying those disclosures is enacted, the result will be improved patient care and a decrease in future errors.

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