Why an apology matters in medicine

March was Endometriosis Awareness Month, and my journey with the disease involved a medical error. The apology I received restored trust in my care, a pivotal moment I hope can occur between more patients and physicians. Medical error disclosure to patients, where a medical professional reports and explains a medical mistake to a patient, is

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