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NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Robotic surgery: how safe is it?

Quintero F. Orlando Sentinel. June 16, 2010;A1.

NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE ARTICLE

In just a flash, simple surgery can turn deadly.

Landro L. Wall Street Journal. February 18, 2009:D1.

STUDY

Violations of behavioral practices revealed in closed claims reviews.

Griffen FD, Stephens LS, Alexander JB, et al. Ann Surg. 2008;248:468-474.

NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Physician accused of reusing devices has license suspended.

Harasim P. Las Vegas Review-Journal. March 15, 2011:1A.

MULTI-USE WEBSITE

Council on Surgical and Perioperative Safety.

Council on Surgical and Perioperative Safety; 633 N. St. Clair St. Chicago, IL, 60611.

NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE ARTICLE

One group of doctors changes its ways.

Hallinan JT. Post-Gazette.com. June 21, 2005.

NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Doctor removes ovaries from wrong patient.

Bramson K, Mooney T. Providence Journal. August 18, 2006.

NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Personal best.

Gawande A. New Yorker. October 3, 2011.

COMMENTARY

The increased incidence of anesthetic adverse events in late afternoon surgeries.

Johnson J. AORN J. 2008;88:79-87.

ORGANIZATIONAL POLICY/GUIDELINES

ACOG Committee Opinion No. 447: patient safety in obstetrics and gynecology.

ACOG Committee on Patient Safety and Quality Improvement. Obstet Gynecol. 2009;114:1424-1427.

ORGANIZATIONAL POLICY/GUIDELINES

ACOG Committee Opinion #464: patient safety in the surgical environment.

ACOG Committee on Patient Safety and Quality Improvement. Obstet Gynecol. 2010;116:786-790.

NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Feud between Cedars-Sinai and surgeon puts focus on patient safety.

Zarembo A. Los Angeles Times. April 6, 2010.

REVIEW

The disclosure of unanticipated outcomes of care and medical errors: what does this mean for anesthesiologists?

Souter KJ, Gallagher TH. Anesth Analg. 2012;114:615-621.

STUDY

Poor resident–attending intraoperative communication may compromise patient safety.

Belyansky I, Martin TR, Prabhu AS, et al. J Surg Res. 2011;171:386-394.

MULTI-USE WEBSITE

Nora Institute for Surgical Patient Safety.

American College of Surgeons.

NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Challenges ahead in technology training: a report on the training initiative of the Committee on Technology.

Olympio MA, Reinke B, Abramovich A. APSF Newsletter. Fall 2006;21:43-48.

FACT SHEET/FAQS

Tips for Safer Surgery.

Surgical Care Improvement Project.

AUDIOVISUAL

Checklist Manifesto author pairs simplicity with lifesaving.

Bowser BA. PBS News Hour. February 8, 2010.

NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Doctor dozed during surgery, report says Beth Israel faulted in case.

Kowalczyk L. Boston Globe. March 25, 2009;Metro:1.

MULTI-USE WEBSITE

Patient Safety First.

AORN, Inc., 2170 South Parker Rd, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80231-5711.

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