One-third of trainee doctors involved in adverse event

One in three trainee doctor specialists has been involved in an adverse patient event, it has emerged.

One-third of trainee doctors involved in adverse event

One in three trainee doctor specialists has been involved in an adverse patient event, it has emerged. A survey by the Medical Council also reveals that almost a third of those involved in an adverse event found it difficult to practise afterwards, leading to calls for more support.

One in four trainee specialists left or considered leaving the speciality while more than one in five contemplated leaving medicine altogether. A higher percentage of male trainees (34%) was involved in an adverse event than their female counterparts (27%).

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