J Gen Intern Med. 1997 Dec;12(12):770-5.

To tell the truth: ethical and practical issues in disclosing medical mistakes to patients.

Wu AW, Cavanaugh TA, McPhee SJ, Lo B, Micco GP.

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Department of Health Policy and Management School of Hygiene and Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md., USA.

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