“However, because of fears that disclosing every medical error may lead to more malpractice claims and costs, disclosure may not happen as often and consistently as we would hope.”
I sure hope that if my doctor made a medical error, he would be courageous enough to eat crow and be pro active in helping to resolve whatever issue there may be. It is sad to know that some docs can comfortably sleep at night knowing they are withholding pertinent information about their patients well being. I get the fear of a malpractice suit but when dealing with life, money isn’t always the priority.
“However, because of fears that disclosing every medical error may lead to more malpractice claims and costs, disclosure may not happen as often and consistently as we would hope.”
I sure hope that if my doctor made a medical error, he would be courageous enough to eat crow and be pro active in helping to resolve whatever issue there may be. It is sad to know that some docs can comfortably sleep at night knowing they are withholding pertinent information about their patients well being. I get the fear of a malpractice suit but when dealing with life, money isn’t always the priority.
sounds like a proactive step in the right direction. LIKE!