My patient’s near-death experience in hospital left me with worry and guilt. This is how vicarious trauma starts
- Posted on February 10, 2026
- By The Guardian
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My patient’s near-death experience in hospital left me with worry and guilt. This is how vicarious trauma starts

Afterwards, my team and I kept going without ever discussing the event. But something felt heavy. And because I couldn’t name it, I didn’t know how to deal with it