How much of a problem do you believe the policy of not disclosing errors to patients might be$?$ Can you envision circumstances in which this would create ongoing problems for patients and their families?

What adverse effects have you seen on clinicians who were involved in a medical error? What do you think could be done to alleviate these adverse effects?

Research some of the full$-$disclosure programs that have been developed and discuss their major components. What barriers do you see to provider disclosure following error? How do full$-$disclosure programs overcome the barriers to transparency that exist on both sides?

Much of this story is a lack of compassion in health care. Do you think there are forces that discourage compassion in day$-$to$-$day dealings with patients? If so$,$ how do you think they could be overcome?

Which of the core competencies for health professions do you think are most relevant for this case? Why?