Second victims in health care: current perspectives
August 12, 2019 Advances in Medical Education and Practices
The impacts of medical errors can reach beyond the patient and their family. The second victims include health care professionals who are affected by the errors both personally and professionally. This article highlights the second victims in health care and the institutional responses needed for patients, their families and health care professionals after a medical error has occurred.
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