AHRQ Patient Safety Network ▲ In a culture of disrespect, patients lose out.

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In a culture of disrespect, patients lose out.

Ofri D. New York Times. July 18, 2013.

In this newspaper piece, a physician describes the pervasive issue of disrespect in health care, its connection to patient safety, and clinicians' responsibility to model respectful behavior.

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