My patient’s near-death experience in hospital left me with worry and guilt. This is how vicarious trauma starts | Ranjana Srivastava

Afterwards, my team and I kept going without ever discussing the event. But something felt heavy. And because I couldn’t name it, I didn’t know how to deal with it

“And who are you?” Tracking the voice, I realise the nurse is talking to me.

“I’m the physician looking after the patient.”

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