The shame game and the abyss

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The shame game and the abyss

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Lucy O'Hagan

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Lucy O'Hagan

Why is it so hard for doctors to admit mistakes or ask for help? Lucy O'Hagan has a theory

Lots of GPs have stuff happen to them but they’re talked about in hushed tones   We’re a strange bunch, we doctors. The way we talk to each other