RT Journal
A1 Mitka M
T1 DIsclosing medical errors does not mean greater liability costs, new study finds
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 2010
FD October 20
VO 304
IS 15
SP 1656
OP 1657
DO 10.1001/jama.2010.1422
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2010.1422
AB 
Many reasons are given for such reluctance to apologize, including embarrassment and discomfort, loss of reputation, or the belief that such disclosure may actually bring more harm to the patient and family. Still, perhaps the biggest barriers are economic, particularly the fears that admitting to participating in a medical error will lead to higher insurance premiums and more malpractice lawsuits with higher compensation awards.