the nightmare

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I sent a patient home who died a few days later. It's sad for them and the family.

But also, I feel a strange guilty sensation because I worry about myself getting sued.

Feeling down.

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[deleted547339]

I sent a patient home who died a few days later. It's sad for them and the family.

But also, I feel a strange guilty sensation because I worry about myself getting sued.

Feeling down.

Sucks. Sorry to hear it. If it was several days later, you likely didn't do anything wrong - but you know that. Sorry again.

 

[southerndoc]

Unfortunately, it will happen to everyone not only once, but a few times during your career.

 

[deleted109597]

You're human, not a god.
And sadly, medicine historically only villifies those seen as "lesser", rather than supporting our brothers and sisters who work day in and day out legitimately trying to help people. Setting unrealistic goals only serves to make our lives more miserable, because we can never jump the impossible hurdle.
You've got my support, and if you need someone to talk to, feel free to PM.