Last year (see May 19) Jack Henneman of TigerHawk discussed the “apology privilege” for doctors that is under debate in a number of states (which would shield physicians from having apologies to patients used as evidence against them in court), and suggested that it might make sense to apply the principle to everyone, not just doctors. Now he’s got some further thoughts and a concrete proposal (Apr. 9).
Apology privilege
Last year (see May 19) Jack Henneman of TigerHawk discussed the “apology privilege” for doctors that is under debate in a number of states (which would shield physicians from having apologies to patients used as evidence against them in court), and suggested that it might make sense to apply the principle to everyone, not just […]
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