Disclosing Errors to Patients, Ethical Challenges and Opportunities

Abstract

Clinical error disclosure continues to be debated. Healthcare workers are typically reluctant to report errors, even if they may show respect for the patient. The editorial underscores healthcare workers’ struggle to balance professional duties and patient well-being during error disclosure. Honesty and patient interests are prioritized in this paper. However, abrupt and insensitive communication is discouraged.

Keywords

• healthcare professionals
• error
• disclosure
• ethics
• beneficence