SECOND VICTIM SYNDROME

Course overview

HEALTH CARE WORKERS OFTEN EXPECT PERFECTION FROM THEMSELVES, AND SOCIETAL OPINIONS REINFORCE THIS EXPECTATION. HOWEVER, PERFECTION WILL ALWAYS BE AN ELUSIVE GOAL, EVEN FOR THIS GROUP OF HARD-WORKING, SELF-SACRIFICING, AND ALTRUISTIC HUMANS. THIS ACTIVITY OUTLINES THE RISK FACTORS, SYMPTOMS, EVALUATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF SECOND VICTIM SYNDROME. IT ALSO EXPLAINS THE ROLE OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM AND MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS IN IMPROVING SUPPORT AND CARE FOR PROVIDERS SUFFERING FROM SECOND VICTIM SYMPTOMS.