Explain a Medical Error? Sure. Apologize Too?
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Most doctors are afraid to take responsibility for medical errors, but studies have shown that physiciansâ apologies may protect against litigation.
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By Dwight Silverman, Houston Chronicle  Feb. 27--Sick puppy that I am, I love a good computer problem. When issues arise, it's an opportunity to learn something new.   However, I'm not so warped that I don't want to find a solution eventually.
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A hospital tries to contact patients after admitting errors were made by a pathologist in diagnosing cases of cancer.
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Treatment errors often leave patients and families feeling guilty and afraid.
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One-third say they or a family member have experienced a medical error, a new survey finds. By Karen Pallarito. WEDNESDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDayNews) -- Five years after the release of a landmark report revealing
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BMA bemoans 'pandemonium' Technical problems with an online medical training system are causing "pandemonium", according to the British Medical Association (BMA).â¦
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There's an open secret in medicine: Patients lie.
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I know I used to have an account here, but like so many things I have no idea what it is. &nbsp;Damn brain sugery... Being awake for brain sugery is interesting but not fun. &nbsp;Actually I'd describe it as terrifing. &nbsp;But I'm getting ahead of myself. &nbsp;On my first Thanksgiving away from home I had three episodes of numbness on my right side that lasted about five minutes and were spaced about half an hour appart. &nbsp;I thougt nothing of it until a week later when it happend agian. &nbsp;Went to school clinic, they sent me to get a CT scan. &nbsp;Later that afternoon they wanted me to go for an MRI first thing in the morning, so I did and the tech seemed concerned. &nbsp;Later that evening I went to happy hour as I often do Friday nights with my freinds. &nbsp;Before I got a quarter into my first beer I got a call from the clinic telling me to come in as soon as possible. &nbsp;So much for beer...
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WASHINGTON The World Health Organization says one in ten hospital patients are victims of sometimes fatal medical mistakes that could have been prevented.
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Some mistakes are not always mistakes.
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Sometimes it's tough for patients to tell the whole story.
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Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to you on behalf of journalists across this country who actually care about their credibility and that of their profession.
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A US TB patient who triggered a health scare by boarding transatlantic flights says sorry to fellow passengers.
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It recalls a solution that might be linked to a rare infection.
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Q. It&#39;s a slow road back, isn&#39;t it? You&#39;ve had the illness and injury problems earlier in this year. Did you lose confidence or what? ...
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Broken foot? Ate some bad leftover turkey? Caught the flu? Want a day off?
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When something right can do you wrong.