Ethics and Wellness Column: What Happens After a Wrongful Accusation?
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Goldstein, Mitchell; Shah, Mita; Kadri, Munaf; Merritt, T. Allen; Fayard, Elba
- Source
- Neonatology Today. Aug2023, Vol. 18 Issue 8, p17-19. 3p.
- Subject
- *DISCLOSURE
*ETHICS
*FORGIVENESS
*PHYSICIAN-patient relations
*MEDICAL errors
*HEALTH
*MALPRACTICE
*NEONATOLOGY
*PATIENT care
*DECEPTION
- Language
- ISSN
- 1932-7129
The article focuses on the aftermath of wrongful accusations in the medical field, particularly when physicians are accused of actions or mistakes that are later proven to be incorrect. It discusses the challenges faced by wrongfully accused individuals and emphasizes the importance of a complete apology and a systemic approach to reconciliation within the healthcare team.