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Article: Surgery: a risky business
- Article from:
- The Journal of Perioperative Practice
- Article date:
- October 1, 2009
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright Association for Perioperative Practice Oct 2009. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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KEYWORDS Patient safety / Checklist briefing / Adverse events
Provenance and Peer review: Commissioned by the Editor; Peer reviewed; Accepted for publication 7 May 2009.
The advancement of surgical technology has made surgery an increasingly suitable management option for an increasing number of medical conditions. Yet there is also a growing concern about the number of patients coming to harm as a result of surgery. Studies show that this harm can be prevented by better teamwork and communication in operating theatres. This article discusses the extent of adverse events in surgery and how effective teamwork and communication can improve patient safety. It also highlights the role ...