Matt’s story: learning from heartbreak

Volume: 30, Issue: 8, Pages: 654 - 657
Published: Apr 19, 2018
Abstract
The victims of medical error reach far beyond the patient. The aftermath forever changes the lives of the patient's family and physician alike. We explore the life and death of nineteen-year-old Matt, a stellar athlete and better son, and the cognitive bias that led to an unfortunate and consequential medical misdiagnosis. This story is one of family heartbreak, the harsh reality of second victim phenomenon, and ultimately lessons learned in...
Paper Details
Title
Matt’s story: learning from heartbreak
Published Date
Apr 19, 2018
Volume
30
Issue
8
Pages
654 - 657
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