Caring for the caregiver following an adverse event
Kenji Tanabe
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
Search for more papers by this authorNorah Janosy
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
Search for more papers by this authorJo Vogeli
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
Search for more papers by this authorAlison Brainard
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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Gina Whitney
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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Gina Whitney, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, 13123 East 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
Email: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorKenji Tanabe
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
Search for more papers by this authorNorah Janosy
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
Search for more papers by this authorJo Vogeli
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
Search for more papers by this authorAlison Brainard
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
Search for more papers by this authorCorresponding Author
Gina Whitney
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
Correspondence
Gina Whitney, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, 13123 East 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
Email: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
In this article, we review the potential for adverse impacts on the clinician following a medical error or poor clinical outcome. Second victim syndrome, its symptoms, risk factors, natural history, and possible outcomes are described. We also discuss the important role of organizational leadership and culture and highlight possible programmatic interventions designed to support clinicians following an adverse event.
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