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Preparing to Disclose a Medical Error or Adverse Medical Event

December 17, 2017August 13, 2017

Speaking with patients or their families after a medical error or an adverse medical event is one of the most difficult conversations a clinician can have. Rather than taking a deep breath and walking into … Read more

Tips for Preparing Children for a Medical Procedure

December 18, 2017May 11, 2017

Tips for Preparing Children and Caregivers for Medical Procedures by Lauren Mednick, PhD Effective preparation of children for medical procedures can have both short and long-term benefits. Children who have accurate expectations of what they … Read more