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The ageing surgeon: a qualitative study of expert opinions on assuring performance and supporting safe career transitions among older surgeons.

August 21, 2019

Sherwood R, Bismark M. BMJ Qual Saf. 2020;29(2):113-121.

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Confidential skill assessments have been recommended as a strategy to ensure competence among aging surgeons. In this qualitative study, the authors describe opinions from 52 experts on how to manage potential concerns associated with aging surgeons.

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