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- Title
Psychological preparedness for adverse events--A necessary addition to medical education: Ensuring physicians and physician trainees are psychologically prepared for adverse events could benefit patients, physicians, and the health system itself.
- Authors
MacDonald, Clara
- Abstract
This article explores the significance of psychological preparedness in medical education when it comes to adverse events. It emphasizes the emotional toll that adverse events can have on physicians and trainees, including feelings of shame, grief, and guilt. The article suggests that proactive psychological preparedness can help mitigate these impacts and promote resilience. It also offers tools and approaches to support individuals and teams in coping with adverse events. The article underscores the importance of formal psychological preparation to enhance patient care and support the well-being of healthcare professionals. It specifically focuses on the need for proactive psychological preparedness education for medical students to address the emotional consequences of adverse events and prevent second victim syndrome. The author highlights the prevalence of difficult emotions, self-blame, and under-recognition of personal contributions among medical students who have experienced adverse events. The text stresses the importance of preparing physicians and trainees for adverse events and the necessity of proactive education to address the psychological impact of anticipatory anxiety. It also provides examples of self-reflection following adverse events and discusses common thinking traps that can occur in these situations.
- Subjects
MEDICAL education; PHYSICIANS; MEDICAL personnel; CAREER development; HEALTH care teams; PSYCHIATRIC nursing; MEDICAL preceptorship
- Publication
British Columbia Medical Journal, 2024, Vol 66, Issue 3, p77
- ISSN
0007-0556
- Publication type
Article