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There are several reasons why medical professionals may not provide

accurate data by not reporting errors. First, reporting an error may take

more time than just fixing the error or moving on would. Medical

professionals have many tasks to do and patients to help so time is scarce.

Second, medical professionals who catch errors made by others may be

hesitant to speak up and possibly hurt their relationship with their

coworkers. Third, and most importantly, they may fear the repercussions on

their career from making mistakes. Retaliation is a serious concern for

workers in all industries. One of the less reactive measures that could be

with a focus on support and safety. When employees feel support from

their managers, they will be more likely to speak up when an error occurs.

Creating a culture of safety means taking actions to back up statements

claiming that employee and patient safety is a priority. With employees

focused on the safety of patients they will be more likely to speak up if an

error impacts patient safety. Establishing trust between managers and

employees would also make employees more comfortable with speaking

up./

References

CBS. (2010)./Glaxo Whistle-Blower Lawsuit: Bad Medicine. Retrieved