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Question 1

June 5, 2017

 

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Which of the following is required of health care providers in the event of an unanticipated outcome resulting from a mistake?

 

 

 

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Express sympathy and apologize for the mistake
 

 

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Inform the patient of the mistake and the unanticipated outcome
 

 

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Report the mistake to your insurance carrier and lawyer within 7 days
 

 

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Health care providers are not required to do anything in the event of an unanticipated outcome resulting from a mistake
 

 

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