The Second Victim Syndrome with Dr. Haytham Kaafarani

Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast · Jun 15, 2023 · 49m

You just finished a difficult case in which a complication occurred. Feelings of guilt, sadness, and anxiety are pouring over you. You can't help but think you are a terrible surgeon, maybe even a terrible person. Does this sound familiar? Complications have profound psychological impact on surgeons. Find out how one surgeon decided to do something about it by creating a peer support program. Join Jessica Millar and Patrick Georgoff as they discuss the second victim syndrome with Dr. Haytham Kaafarani (@hayfarani).

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- The Surgeon as the Second Victim? Results of the Boston…