The Effects of Telling Patients about Medical Errors

Summaries for Patients are a service provided by Annals to help patients better understand the complicated and often mystifying language of modern medicine.

Summaries for Patients are presented for informational purposes only. These summaries are not a substitute for advice from your own medical provider. If you have questions about this material, or need medical advice about your own health or situation, please contact your physician. The summaries may be reproduced for not-for-profit educational purposes only. Any other uses must be approved by the American College of Physicians.

What is the question and what is known about it so far?

Medical errors commonly occur in patient care and have received increasing attention by both the medical profession and the public. While it is unrealistic to expect …

« Previous | Next Article »Table of Contents