Peer support: healthcare professionals supporting each other after adverse medical events.
van Pelt F. Peer support: healthcare professionals supporting each other after adverse medical events. Qual Saf Health Care. 2008;17(4):249-52. doi:10.1136/qshc.2007.025536.
The act of disclosing an error to a patient can cause a clinician to experience significant emotional distress. This article describes the development of a confidential, voluntary peer support service for physicians at an academic hospital, which has gained widespread acceptance.