Here are four takeaways:
1. There is a lack of literature detailing how social psychology principles impact physician behavior when disclosing medical errors.
2. Researchers found it is important to simulate encounters regarding medical error disclosure to educate physicians on behavioral considerations.
3. Healthcare facilities should create a professional standard of competence regarding error disclosure.
4. The researchers concluded ,”Existing curricula that cover physician error disclosure may benefit from reviewing the social psychology literature. These lessons, incorporated into standardized patients programs and emerging technological platforms, may improve training and evaluative methods for all medical trainees.”
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