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Implementation of a "second victim" program in a pediatric hospital.

Krzan KD, Merandi J, Morvay S, Mirtallo J. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2015;72:563-567.

The term "second victims" was coined to describe clinicians who commit errors, acknowledging the significant emotional impact that errors can have on the clinicians involved. A structured program to provide immediate support to clinicians affected by medical errors was well received by the pharmacy staff at a pediatric hospital.

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