What about doctors? The impact of medical errors

Abstract Medical error is a distressing event to the patient and the health care providers. The impact of such events has been well studied on patients but poorly on health professionals. These events are still considered as a taboo in the medical culture and hence missed as great learning opportuni...

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Published in:The surgeon (Edinburgh) 2014-12, Vol.12 (6), p.297-300
Main Authors: Abd Elwahab, Sami, Doherty, Eva
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adverse events
Burnout, Professional
Causes of medical errors
Counseling
Emotional impact of medical errors on doctors
Humans
Impact of error on clinical practice
Medical errors
Medical Errors - prevention & control
Medical Errors - psychology
Physicians - psychology
Professional Practice - standards
Quality of Life
Reaction of surgeons to medical errors and stress
Stress, Psychological
Surgery
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Summary:Abstract Medical error is a distressing event to the patient and the health care providers. The impact of such events has been well studied on patients but poorly on health professionals. These events are still considered as a taboo in the medical culture and hence missed as great learning opportunities. They have negative impact on doctors' emotional wellbeing, general quality of life, and their professional practice and conduct. Medical errors and adverse events also affect the quality and cost of the health service. Health service administrations should provide healthcare professionals involved in such events with professional support and counselling services, and should consider and treat them as second victims.
ISSN:1479-666X
2405-5840
DOI:10.1016/j.surge.2014.06.004