Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Medical Errors and Saying Sorry, Check with your Attorney

When the Government says they are Sorry, accept it, but don't sign anything until you consult with your lawyer.

You have to protect your rights.

Full Article at:Study: Saying 'I'm Sorry' Reduces Lawsuits
09/28/2009

"Apologies and open communication with patients about medical errors are the keys to reducing malpractice claims by as much as 55 percent, according to a recent commentary in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) referencing decades of evidence published by "Sorry Works!," a coalition led by Doug Wojcieszak, a public relations consultant."

"The University of Michigan Health System (UMHS) adopted many of these strategies, including an apology after a medical error that resulted in a greater than 50-percent reduction in average litigation costs and reduced malpractice claims by 55 percent between 1999 and 2006."

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