medical errors & malpractice
“We expect OpenNotes will improve patient recall, help patients take more charge of their care, and offer an opportunity for avoiding potential medical errors as patients and families monitor and think about their care in a much more active and knowledgeable way,” says Tom Delbanco. Bruce Wahl/BIDMC Media Services |
When physicians share notes with their patientsPatients across the country are voicing a growing desire for greater engagement in, and control over, their own medical care. A new study led by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) will examine the impact of adding a new layer of openness to a traditionally one-sided element of the doctor-patient relationship – the notes from patients’ doctors’ visits. |
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