Briefings, checklists, geese, and surgical safety.

Richard Karl

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Briefings, checklists, geese, and surgical safety.

January 13, 2010

Karl R. Ann Surg Oncol. 2010;17(1):8-11.

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This commentary discusses safety techniques of high-reliability industries, such as aviation, and their application in health care.

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