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. 2011 Nov;7(6):393-4.
doi: 10.1200/JOP.2011.000458.

Commentary: physician apologies for adverse outcomes-beware the minefields of mea culpa

Patricia Legant

Commentary: physician apologies for adverse outcomes-beware the minefields of mea culpa

Patricia Legant. J Oncol Pract. 2011 Nov.
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