Book contents
- The Burned Out Physician
- The Burned Out Physician
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures and Tables
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1 The Psychology of Burnout
- Chapter 2 The Burned-Out Physician
- Chapter 3 Types of Medical Error
- Chapter 4 Sources of Medical Error
- Chapter 5 How-To Strategies for Addressing the Crisis
- Chapter 6 Solution #2: Engage in Self-Care
- Chapter 7 Solution #3: Seek Social Support
- Chapter 8 Solution #4: Follow the Advice You Would Give Patients
- Chapter 9 Solution #5: Perform Effective Team Leadership
- Chapter 10 Solution #6: Ensure Collaborating Team Members
- Chapter 11 Solution #7: Establish and Sustain a Positive Team Culture
- Chapter 12 Solution #8: Make Changes in Workflow in Organizations
- Chapter 13 Solution #9: Make Changes in Management Practices in Local Healthcare System Top Leaders
- Chapter 14 Solution #10: Make Changes in Overall Healthcare System Processes
- Chapter 15 Solution #11: Make Changes in National Healthcare
- Chapter 16 Saving the Burned-Out Physician
- Index
- References
Chapter 3 - Types of Medical Error
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 08 July 2022
- The Burned Out Physician
- The Burned Out Physician
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures and Tables
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1 The Psychology of Burnout
- Chapter 2 The Burned-Out Physician
- Chapter 3 Types of Medical Error
- Chapter 4 Sources of Medical Error
- Chapter 5 How-To Strategies for Addressing the Crisis
- Chapter 6 Solution #2: Engage in Self-Care
- Chapter 7 Solution #3: Seek Social Support
- Chapter 8 Solution #4: Follow the Advice You Would Give Patients
- Chapter 9 Solution #5: Perform Effective Team Leadership
- Chapter 10 Solution #6: Ensure Collaborating Team Members
- Chapter 11 Solution #7: Establish and Sustain a Positive Team Culture
- Chapter 12 Solution #8: Make Changes in Workflow in Organizations
- Chapter 13 Solution #9: Make Changes in Management Practices in Local Healthcare System Top Leaders
- Chapter 14 Solution #10: Make Changes in Overall Healthcare System Processes
- Chapter 15 Solution #11: Make Changes in National Healthcare
- Chapter 16 Saving the Burned-Out Physician
- Index
- References
Summary
High reliability organizations (HROs) are those in which error control is critical, because the consequences of error can be so catastrophic. Healthcare is a clear example of an HRO, in which error can have catastrophic consequences and must be controlled. It is now widely acknowledged that burnout, so prevalent among healthcare providers, greatly increases the likelihood of error. The main types of medical errors include diagnostic (relatively common), treatment (especially medication errors), preventive, and “other” (e.g., in postoperative care). These types of errors are more likely in fast-paced, high-pressure situations such as intensive care units, emergency departments, and operating rooms. As the coronavirus pandemic has dramatically increased the stress level of healthcare providers at every level, the likelihood of any type of medical error is enhanced. More specifically, recent studies suggest that medication errors made by nurses in ICUs during the pandemic are increasing.
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- The Burned Out PhysicianManaging the Stress and Reducing the Errors, pp. 45 - 66Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2022