A systems approach to address the impact of second victim phenomenon.
Gamble B, Gamble KJ. A systems approach to address the impact of second victim phenomenon. Health Serv Manage Res. 2022;35(2):110-113. doi:10.1177/0951484820971455.
Medical errors and adverse events can take a significant toll on clinicians. This article discusses the influence of geography on the ‘second victim’ phenomenon and variability across healthcare settings, and suggests systems approaches for supporting healthcare workers.