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Vicarious trauma: what it is and how to prevent it

Vicarious trauma: what it is and how to prevent it

by Dr Claire Plumbly | 6 Jan, 2022 | Burnout in Healthcare, Trauma in Healthcare, Work-related stress

The evening is getting late, I’m chatting with my friends in a London pub, but instead of enjoying the conversation I keep glancing over at the men stood on the far side. They are next to the corridor leading to the toilets and I feel fearful of going by myself. ...

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