Bill Would Allow Rhode Island Physicians to Apologize for Errors Without Legal Consequences

A bill introduced by Rep. Joseph McNamara (D-R.I.) would allow physicians and other healthcare providers to apologize to patients and families for undesirable outcomes without legal backlash.

Read the full report in Becker's Hospital Review on the benevolent gestures bill in Rhode Island.

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