A systems approach to address the impact of second victim phenomenon.

Brenda Gamble; Kathleen Jean Gamble

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A systems approach to address the impact of second victim phenomenon.

December 9, 2020

Gamble B, Gamble KJ. Health Serv Manage Res. 2022;35(2):110-113.

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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.

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