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Key content A serious incident requiring investigation (SIRI), previously known as a serious untoward incident (SUI), is often an unexpected and a traumatic event for all those involved: the patient, their family and friends and healthcare professionals., Most NHS hospitals have well-developed pathways and processes for dealing with these incidents., Revalidation takes SIRIs into account., This article reviews literature, guidance, best practice recommendations and dealing with the aftermath of a SIRI and discusses how these could be applied to obstetrics and gynaecology training at a trust, deanery and national level., Learning objectives To understand the meaning of a SIRI., For trainees and trainers to be aware of what to do in the event of a SIRI and the structure of the support available within the workplace., Ethical issues The challenge of giving constructive criticism to a colleague, trainee or consultant without discouraging or undermining them., Understanding when performance at work may be affected by an incident at work and how this may impact on patient safety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
