Surgical residents as "second victims" following exposure to medical errors in a tertiary health training facility in Nigeria: a phenomenology study

CONCLUSION: The "second victim" phenomenon was common among the study group with consequent negative effects. Normalizing discussions about medical errors, reduction of work hours and meticulous intraoperative guidance may reduce medical errors and its consequences on the surgical residents. Steps should be taken within the system to address this issue effectively.PMID:37464356 | PMC:PMC10353142 | DOI:10.1186/s13037-023-00370-z
Source: Patient Safety in Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research