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* University of Missouri Health canter found almost 1in 7 staff reported experiencing a patient safety event resulting in personal disturbed emotions. | * University of Missouri Health canter found almost 1in 7 staff reported experiencing a patient safety event resulting in personal disturbed emotions. | ||
Scott SD. The "second victim" phenomenon: a harsh reality of health care professions. AHRQ; WebM&M Perspectives on Safety; May 2011. | |||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
Revision as of 12:12, 26 February 2017
Background
- Second victims are healthcare providers in the midst of a medical mistake or error and become victimized because of their role.
- University of Missouri Health canter found almost 1in 7 staff reported experiencing a patient safety event resulting in personal disturbed emotions.
Scott SD. The "second victim" phenomenon: a harsh reality of health care professions. AHRQ; WebM&M Perspectives on Safety; May 2011.