Hospitals find a way to say, 'I'm sorry.' | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Hospitals find a way to say, 'I'm sorry.' | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

• Newspaper/Magazine Article
 
• Published February 2016

Hospitals find a way to say, 'I'm sorry.'

Landro L. Wall Street Journal. February 1, 2016.

Communication and resolution strategies that emphasize early disclosure after a medical error can enhance patient safety. This newspaper article reports on communication and resolution programs, how they can provide support for patients, elements that contribute to their success, and efforts to guide hospitals in developing such programs.

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