INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Gallbladder disease and thus surgery are extraordinarily common; whereas most cholecystectomies occur uneventfully, there are many serious complications that can occur. Thus, the surgeon should not…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Technical errors can occur in surgical practice The best way to reduce technical errors is prevention Prevention of errors is important to reduce surgical morbidity and…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen There are several valuable benefits of accurate preoperative planning including improved understanding of the procedure, communication of logistics and equipment needs, elimination of avoidable delays for…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Do call for help Don’t burn any bridges Do remain calm and be decisive Things go wrong in the operating room; that’s no secret. If reports…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Surgical safety checklists (SSC) can reduce surgical patient harm and improve patient safety culture in the operating suite if utilized and implemented appropriately. BACKGROUND Print Section…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Surgical outcomes may be attributed to reflection on previous positive and adverse experiences Peer collaboration is an essential component for surgeon’s performance analysis Critical observation, planning,…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen The goal of the M&M conference is to provide an opportunity for peers to review and discuss adverse outcomes and surgical complications in a non-punitive, collegial…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Communication failure occurs across all phases of the surgical pathway. Suboptimal communication between surgeons and their patients can lead to misdiagnosis/delayed diagnosis. Problematic team communication is…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Why does one team encounter a challenging situation in the operating room and cause harm to a patient, while another team facing the same situation is…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Informed consent is a process; the signed release is the documentation that the process took place Shared decision-making should take into account the patient’s interests and…
