Simulation for ward processes of surgical care.

Philip H. Pucher; Ara Darzi; Rajesh Aggarwal

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Simulation for ward processes of surgical care.

April 17, 2013

Pucher PH, Darzi A, Aggarwal R. Am J Surg. 2013;206(1):96-102.

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This commentary describes one hospital's development of a simulation ward and its experience designing scenarios, involving multidisciplinary teams, and calculating the associated costs.

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