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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 checklists and briefing in improving teamwork and reducing human error in surgery. KEYWORDS Patient safety / Checklist briefing / Adverse events
Introduction Surgery is big business these days. In fact it is so common that there are more surgical procedures performed each year than childbirths (Weiser et al 2008). It is [...]