There seems to be a perception in the publics' mind that doctors find
it difficult to admit mistakes and say"sorry". They seem to feel
that we "close ranks" and erect "walls of silence". Some even think
that, on occasions, records seem to mysteriously vanish. I have
been told that, from the publics' point of view, all they want is
an aknowledgement of the mistake and, perhaps, in appropriate
cases, re-training for the doctor(s) involved.
What do honourable members think?
Al Hakim
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