How Not to Kill Your Patient

HNTKYP: Stoping others from killing the patient


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What happens when you're not the one about to make the mistake, but you're see someone about to make an error? In this episode, Kevin and Dr. Lisa Wolf tackle one of the toughest ethical and professional dilemmas in healthcare: how to intervene when a colleague is on the verge of harming a patient. From quiet cues to full-on halts, theydive into the art of the interruption. You'll also hear why modeling behavior matters, how burnout can blind providers, and why letting a mistake slide is more than just dangerous, it's bullying.

If you've ever asked yourself, "How do I say something without causing a scene?" this one's for you.

  • Key Takeaways:
    • Your first loyalty is to the patient

    • There's an art to interrupting mistakes

    • Focus fatigue and burnout cause errors

    • If you don't stop it, you're complicit

    • Modeling matters

    • Letting someone fail is a form of bullying

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How Not to Kill Your PatientBy Kevin McFarlane RN & Dr. Lisa Wolf

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