ReviewThe Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS2024
Moving Away from the Blame Culture: The Way Forward to Manage Medical Errors.
Review in The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- Medical accountability between science and social media.Internal and emergency medicine · 2026Article
- Surgeon Perceptions of Failure to Rescue After Surgery.JAMA network open · 2026Article
- Culture eats evidence for breakfast: how culture influences implementation of evidence-based practices.Implementation science communications · 2026Article
- Physical Activity Prescription in Primary Health Care: An Ethical Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- From blame to learning: implementing a just culture program for head nurses and its impact on silent behavior and error reporting among staff nurses.BMC nursing · 2026Article
- Greater Compassion in Responding to Medical Error.The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS · 2025Article
- Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of Holistic Care Within an International Medical Center: A Case-Based Qualitative Study.Journal of primary care & community healthArticle
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Abstract
When a medical error occurs, the instinct to blame healthcare professionals may seems like a way to ensure they learn from their mistakes. However, in today's healthcare landscape, the blame culture, coupled with the fear of litigation, proves detrimental to improving patient care. This culture fosters a reluctance among healthcare professionals to openly disclose mistakes, depriving them of valuable learning opportunities. These professionals, often referred to as second victims, deserve as much attention and support as the patients who are affected by the errors. Given that medical errors are inevitable, it becomes imperative to effectively manage the aftermath to ensure all parties involved are adequately supported and shielded from adverse consequences. This article delves into the ethical complexities of medical errors, advocating for a shift from a blame-centric culture to one that prioritises support for second victims. The aim of this article is to underscore the crucial importance of addressing medical errors within the healthcare sector by fostering an environment that promotes learning and growth post-error.
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