Patient safety incidents among foundation doctors

Abstract

Editor, Unfortunately, patient safety incidents (PSI) occur in our complex health care systems. These can have a negative effect both on the patient and the doctor involved. Apart from the usual feeling of guilt, doctors also experience problems with job satisfaction, their relationship with colleagues, depression, inability to sleep, fear of going to work and low self-esteem. There is limited data on the extent of this problem, especially among junior doctors. Getting support after errors may be difficult for senior physicians, let alone for junior ones. There is data to suggest that discussing such events with supervisors giving constructive criticism leads to better doctor outcomes.