Learning to ask surgeons the tough questions

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Wall Street Journal (subscription required), January 9, 2008

Experts say it is increasingly crucial for patients to vet their surgeons and take an active role in preventing mistakes. To help patients become more pro-active, healthcare groups, hospitals and medical specialty societies are offering new resources that help patients learn what to ask before going under the knife.

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