08/09/2026
When something goes wrong in healthcare, silence can do more damage than honesty.
In the September Issue of MEDIMAGZA, Mathew Grimbeek, Attorney in Healthcare Law, explores the delicate space between compassion, communication and medico-legal risk in his article:
“The Apology in Healthcare: Admission of Liability or Good Medicine?”
His piece considers what patients often really want after an adverse event: an explanation, acknowledgement and reassurance that their concerns are being taken seriously, while also unpacking how healthcare professionals can communicate with empathy without automatically admitting negligence.
A thoughtful read for anyone working at the intersection of patient care, trust and healthcare law.
Read the full article in Issue 19 of MEDIMAGZA.
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