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*Second victims are healthcare providers in the midst of a medical mistake or error and become victimized because of their role.  
*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.<re>Scott SD. The "second victim" phenomenon: a harsh reality of health care professions. AHRQ; WebM&M Perspectives on Safety; May 2011.</ref>
* University of Missouri Health canter found almost 1in 7 staff reported experiencing a patient safety event resulting in personal disturbed emotions.<ref>Scott SD. The "second victim" phenomenon: a harsh reality of health care professions. AHRQ; WebM&M Perspectives on Safety; May 2011.</ref>


==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==

Revision as of 12:16, 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.[1]

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

Management

Disposition

See Also

External Links

References

  1. Scott SD. The "second victim" phenomenon: a harsh reality of health care professions. AHRQ; WebM&M Perspectives on Safety; May 2011.