To err is human, but what happens when surgeons err?
Lin JS, Olutoye OO, Samora JB. To err is human, but what happens when surgeons err? J Pediatr Surg. 2023;58(3):496-502. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.06.019.
Clinicians involved in adverse events may experience feelings of guilt, shame, and inadequacy; this is referred to as “second victim” phenomenon. In this study of pediatric surgeons and surgical trainees, 84% experienced a poor patient outcome. Responses to the adverse event varied by level of experience (e.g., resident, attending), gender, and age.