Table 1 Learning objectives

Students were required to…

… explain various influencing factors that may lead to the development of complications.

… based on an existing medical narrative involving a critical incident, develop an incident report and detail possible consequences.

… reflect upon their own and others ‘ conduct, identify errors and discuss these appropriately with colleagues and supervisors.

… explain the importance of a safety culture when reporting on critical incidents and learning from them.

… know the most important aspects of complication management, risk communication, Critical Incident Reporting System (CIRS), and recognizing critical incidents, and have been taught how to deal with wrong decisions.