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277: Apology
Act Three

Two Words You Never Want To Hear From Your Doctor

Until recently, most insurance companies didn't want doctors to apologize to patients they'd harmed, for fear it could be used against them in lawsuits. Now, though, there's a new movement encouraging doctors to 'fess up and say sorry. There are even how-to manuals and instructional videos. The problem is, though, that some doctors just can't seem to get the words out. Starlee Kine reports. (17 minutes)