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Medical Error: Using Storytelling and Reflection to Impact Resident Error Response Factors

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Medical error is common and has a significant impact on physicians, learners, and patients' perception of the medical system; however, residents receive little formal training on this topic. This curriculum aims to foster sharing of personal medical error stories, review and practice error management and coping strategies, and impact error response factors. Methods: Faculty identified factors related to effective physician error management and recovery in order to develop a targeted curriculum for family medicine residents. The curriculum consisted of three 1-hour didactic sessions in a medium-sized, urban program. Instructional methods included guided reflection after mentor storytelling, small-group discussion, role-play, and self-reflection. Results: ) also increased following the curriculum. Discussion: Family medicine residents are receptive to learning from peers and mentors about error management and recovery. A brief curriculum can impact the culture around disclosure and support. Future iterations should focus on the impact of targeted curricular interventions on patient-oriented outcomes related to medical error.

Source: MedEdPORTAL

DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11451

Authors: Sherry Adkins, Peter Reynolds, Kelly Rabah, Stacy Flowers

Institution: Wright State University

Language: English

Topic: Patient Safety and Medication Errors

Subfield: Emergency Medical Services

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Northeast Ohio Medical University