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Second Victim: Error, Guilt, Trauma, and Resilience, Sidney Dekker

Decription

Sidney Dekker, the author of Second Victim: Error, Guilt, Trauma, and Resilience, discusses how healthcare professionals are considered second victims in medical mishaps, because of the trauma and guilt they experience int the wake of these incidents. In his book, Dekker details efficient ways to investigate medically adverse events so that healthcare professionals do not feel neglected or more guilty in the process. Dekker also emphasizes the importance of having support systems in healthcare settings for second victims.

Citation

Second Victim: Error, Guilt, Trauma, and Resilience - CRC Press Book. (n.d.). Retrieved April 16, 2019, from https://www.crcpress.com/Second-Victim-Error-Guilt-Trauma-and-Resilience/Dekker/p/book/9781466583412

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Book/Report

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Care for Colleagues/Peer Support, Culture

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Must Read, Recommended