Caring for the Second Victim: A Conversation with Dr. Albert Wu

Dr. Albert Wu joins Inspire Global Radio to talk story about what it means to care for the people who care for others.

He shares how the concept of the “second victim” came to be—and how it grew into the RISE program at Johns Hopkins, a peer support model for healthcare workers after unexpected patient outcomes. We also explore his community work in Baltimore through Project Connect, bridging hospitals and frontline voices.

This conversation touches on medical error, grief, honesty, apology, and the healing power of simply being seen and heard.