Most Oregon hospitals agree to voluntarily report mistakes to patients
Beaverton Valley Times, August 14, 2008
The majority of hospitals in Oregon have voluntarily agreed to follow mandatory reporting rules set by the Oregon Patient Safety Commission. Among the regulations, hospitals are required to notify patients in writing about major medical errors.
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