The 2nd Victim

The Impact of Adverse Events on Caregivers: The 2nd Victim Medical errors are a serious public health problem and the third-leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer. However, the victims of medical error reach far beyond the patient, with almost half of HCWs experiencing the impact as an Second Victim at least one time in their career which may manifest as psychological, cognitive and physical reactions. 1 Ethics CPD point has been allocated.