What should you do "when things go wrong?"
a. tell the patient and family what occurred but always make sure the hospital lawyer is always present.
b. Keep in mind that if you admit the error and apologize the patient and family have grounds for a lawsuit
c. It is important to not visit the patient and family too often because they may become suspicious of your motives.
d. Disclose the errors as soon as possible, apologize, and make sure to communicate with the patient and family more, not less.
Answer: d. Disclose the errors as soon as possible, apologize, and make sure to communicate with the patient and family more, not less.
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