In this episode, Alisa Sano, a public health research assistant, shares her personal story of loss and the impact of medical errors on families.

We will explore the complexities of the health care system, including the "swiss cheese model" and authority gradient, and the importance of open communication between health care providers and patients.

Alisa emphasizes the importance of health care providers taking responsibility for their mistakes and the impact of simple apologies on families. She also encourages patients and their loved ones to be proactive in advocating for their own health and safety.

This is a must-listen episode for health care professionals and those who have experienced the devastating effects of medical errors.

Alisa Sano is a public health research assistant.

She shares her story and discusses her KevinMD article, "Don't lie about medical errors. Apologize."

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From tragedy to advocacy: a journey through medical errors

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