When a medical error has been discovered, the best course of action is to

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all of the above.
When a medical error had been discovered, it should be disclosed to the patient affected; if correctable, the error should be corrected as soon as possible and internal measures should be taken to reduce the risk factor of such an error from occurring again. Admitting and disclosing medical errors to a patient is difficult, but in the long run helps solidify the trust between patients and health care workers.

When a Medical Error Has Been Discovered, the Best Course