Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 5, Issue 12 , Pages 1186-1190 , December 2008

Malpractice Allegations and Apology Laws: Benefits and Risks for Radiologists

  • Stephen Baker, MD

      Affiliations

    • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author and reprints: Stephen Baker, MD, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School, 150 Bergen Street, Floor C, Room 420, Newark, NJ 07103
    • ,
  • Christine Lauro, AB

      Affiliations

    • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
    • ,
  • Akosua Sintim-Damoa, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio

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PII: S1546-1440(08)00386-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2008.08.003

Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 5, Issue 12 , Pages 1186-1190 , December 2008

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