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January 22, 2009

Computer Program Helps Hospitals and Patients After Adverse Outcomes »

Lawsuits and litigations are common in US culture and certainly in US medicine.  Now, a new computer program aims to guide patients and physicians toward favorable outcomes following adverse ones. The REACT Program promotes and advocates open and honest discussion between the parties involved. The goal is to reach a common ground based upon effective dialogue, something that medical students are – and ought to be – taught. However, in light of our litigation-happy culture, it can sometimes be difficult for physicians to admit fault. This is why some states have adopted “apology immunity laws,” which protect healthcare workers from their apologies or benevolent gestures being used against them in court. If honesty is truly the best policy then why do many prefer litigation over acceptance of apology?

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Posted by Steven / January 22, 2009 12:43 am / Permalink / Comments (2) / Trackbacks (0)