Category Archives: apology

Professor Argues Against Massachusetts Apology Approach

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Mike Matray

Last month, the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS), joined by six healthcare organizations, announced the launch of a new initiative to improve the commonwealth’s medical liability system. The new alliance collectively created what it refers to as the Roadmap to Reform, … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Hopes Apology Approach Will Reduce Medical Malpractice Insurance Premiums

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Mike Matray

Last week, the Massachusetts Medical Society announced that six of its top healthcare organizations would be launching a new initiative aimed at improving the commonwealth’s medical liability system and lowering the cost of medical malpractice insurance premiums. The new initiative … Continue reading →

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James Woods, University of Michigan Agree: Apology in Medicine Saves Medical Malpractice Expenses

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Mike Matray

James Woods recently testified before the Rhode Island General Assembly in favor of apology-in-medicine legislation. That’s right, the acclaimed American film, stage and television actor extraordinaire is a proponent of apology in medicine. Apology in medicine in not a new … Continue reading →

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Maryland Hospitals Recommend Medical Malpractice Lawyers to Patients

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Mike Matray

I just finished reading an article titled, “Malpractice Lawyer Recommendations Come from Unlikely Source: Hospitals.” In the article, the journalist recounts the case of Ada George’s thyroid treatment gone wrong in a Maryland hospital. During the course of treatment, the … Continue reading →

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An Apology Can Avoid Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Mike Matray

side note: The article linked below deals with the founder of The Sorry Works! Coalition, which is an advocacy organization that promotes disclosure, apology (when appropriate) and upfront compensation (when necessary) after adverse medical events as a means to avoid … Continue reading →

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Early reporting of medical mistakes can help physicians avoid medical malpractice lawsuits

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Mike Matray

side note: This is a great article for physicians to read. The early reporting model espoused in the article is not dissimilar to what is commonly referred to as the “I’m Sorry” model where a physician makes a statement of … Continue reading →

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