Restorative Justice

Doctors Need to do More Than Apologize for Mistakes

An op-ed video Physician, Say You’re Sorry by Drs. Tom Delbanco & Sigall K. Bell from Harvard Medical School, published by the New York Times November 25, 2008, illustrates the need for the medical profession in the United States to use restorative practices. Mistakes and errors are a part of life including medical practice.  How these errors are dealt with is critical for healing and preventing any further emotional pain and damage. This insightful video…

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