“…Apologizing maintains relationships with the victim, restores trust, and reduces anger (Hébert, Levin, & Robertson, 2001; Wu, Huang, Stokes, & Pronovost, 2009). It is an ethical response, a professional standard, and demonstrates respect to the patient (Cornock, 2011; Kaldjian et al, 2006; Pfrimmer, 2010).…”