Enact “I’m Sorry” Law in Michigan

Year: 2014

Resolution Number: 38

Action Taken: Approved

Status:

Author(s): P. Dileep Kumar, MD

Sponsor: P. Dileep Kumar, MD

On behalf of:

Committee: Reaffirmation Calendar

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS work with the Michigan legislature to formulate “I’m Sorry” law where a physician can express a genuine apology to the patients or family in case of a medical mishap without the threat of being used as evidence in a future lawsuit.

Fiscal Note: NULL

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