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Mentorship for newly appointed physicians: a strategy for enhancing patient safety?

Harrison R, McClean S, Lawton R, et al. Mentorship for newly appointed physicians: a strategy for enhancing patient safety? J Patient Saf. 2014;10(3):159-67. doi:10.1097/PTS.0b013e31829e4b7e.

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September 3, 2014
Harrison R, McClean S, Lawton R, et al. J Patient Saf. 2014;10(3):159-67.
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According to this interview study, clinical leaders perceive that appointing mentors to new attending physicians helps to improve patient safety. Mentors provided professional guidance, enhanced emotional well-being, and promoted organizational commitment which can contribute to a stronger safety culture. These findings add to literature advocating for leadership engagement in safety.

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Harrison R, McClean S, Lawton R, et al. Mentorship for newly appointed physicians: a strategy for enhancing patient safety? J Patient Saf. 2014;10(3):159-67. doi:10.1097/PTS.0b013e31829e4b7e.