How to improve patient safety in surgery.

Charles Vincent
Author Information
  1. Charles Vincent: Clinical Safety Research Unit, Imperial College, University of London.

Abstract

The study, first published in 2006, looks at patient safety from the perspective of surgery, looking at surgeons' technical skills, surgical team performance in the operating theatre, the team's views of their performance, interruptions and distractions, and multidisciplinary team training in surgery using simulated training scenarios.

MeSH Term

Clinical Competence
Computer Simulation
General Surgery
Humans
Interprofessional Relations
Operating Rooms
Patient Care Team
Safety Management

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