Barbers of civility.

Andrew S. Klein; Pier M. Forni

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Barbers of civility.

August 3, 2011

Klein AS, Forni PM. Arch Surg. 2011;146(7):774-7.

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This commentary discusses disruptive behavior in surgeons and reveals strategies to encourage civility in the operating room.

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