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Ethical Challenges Raised by OpenNotes for Pediatric and Adolescent Patients
Jun 01, 2018
In this article, the researchers provide three illustrative cases highlighting common pediatric OpenNotes concerns and offer guidance regarding documentation practices and patient portal policies.
Citation for the Full-text Article
Bourgeois FC, DesRoches CM, Bell SK. Ethical challenges raised by OpenNotes for pediatric and adolescent patients. Pediatrics. Jun 2018; 141(6) e20172745; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-2745.
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