Is surgery safer at a teaching hospital?

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Is surgery safer at a teaching hospital?

November 12, 2014

Webster H. US News & World Report. October 27, 2014.

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This magazine article explores whether receiving care at a teaching hospital affects patient safety and highlights how the demands of the educational process can actually augment safety, as attendings at these institutions typically remain up-to-date on new evidence to respond to students' questions and supervision is required for students performing procedures.

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