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Shame and guilt in EMS: a qualitative analysis of culture and attitudes in prehospital emergency care.

July 13, 2022

Hoff JJ, Zimmerman A, Tupetz A, et al. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2023;27(4):418-426.

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Involvement in serious adverse events can cause clinicians to feel significant and ongoing emotional trauma. Interviews with eight emergency medical service (EMS) personnel revealed self-perceived errors were more likely to result in feelings of shame, and a positive safety culture supported recovery and resilience.

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