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Peer support to promote surgeon well-being: the APSA program experience.

Fall F, Hu YY, Walker S, et al. Peer support to promote surgeon well-being: the APSA program experience. J Pediatr Surg. 2024;59(9):1665-1671. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.12.022.

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September 25, 2024
Fall F, Hu YY, Walker S, et al. J Pediatr Surg. 2024;59(9):1665-1671.
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Nearly all healthcare providers report experiencing an error or adverse event and many of them endorse peer support as helpful. This article describes a peer support program for pediatric surgeons. The main reasons for seeking support were adverse events and toxic work environments. While only 15 referrals were made in the first year, the program appears feasible to develop and sustain to support struggling surgeons.

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Fall F, Hu YY, Walker S, et al. Peer support to promote surgeon well-being: the APSA program experience. J Pediatr Surg. 2024;59(9):1665-1671. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.12.022.