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How can I overcome fears about making a mistake?: Tips on addressing anxiety over mistakes at work, plus how to handle errors and build back confidence if they do occur.

  • Published In: Nursing Older People, 2025, v. 37, n. 1. P. 8 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Charalambous, Liz 3 of 3

Abstract

As errors in healthcare can have serious consequences for patients, it is important to try to avoid them. Liz Charalambous, an assistant professor of nursing with 40 years’ experience in the profession, explores what you can do when the fear of making mistakes starts to affect your work and well-being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Nursing Older People. 2025/02, Vol. 37, Issue 1, p8
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1472-0795
  • DOI:10.7748/nop.37.1.8.s3
  • Accession Number:182634756
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