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The second victim: a review.

June 28, 2017

Coughlan B, Powell D, Higgins MF. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2017;213:11-16.

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Maternity care is a high-risk environment. This review discusses second victims in regard to maternity care. The authors highlight the importance of safety culture, disclosure, and peer support as mechanisms to address the needs of staff after adverse events.

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