The Financial and Human Cost of Medical Error

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Demographics and public perception

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Physical, emotional and financial impacts

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Emotional Impact 01
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Trust and health care avoidance

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Avoidance 01
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Support following an error

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Apology 01
Support 01
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Error Communication 01
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Communication from providers

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Varied Communication 01
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Alleviate Emotional Harm 01
Alleviate Emotional Harm 01
Alleviate Avoidance 01
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