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Malpractice Risks from Provider-to-Patient Communication Failures (PSQH The Podcast, Episode 153)
Mar 10, 2026

In episode 153 of “PSQH: The Podcast,” CRICO’s Michael Paskavitz, Vice President of Candello, discusses recent research concerning malpractice risks associated with failures in provider-to-patient communication.
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Kumar J, host. PSQH: The Podcast. Episode 153: Malpractice risks from provider‑to‑patient communication failures [features Michael Paskavitz]. Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare. Published March 10, 2026. Available at https://www.psqh.com/podcast/psqh-the-podcast-episode-153-malpractice-risks-from-provider-to-patient-communication-failures/
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