Newspaper/Magazine Article Bringing surgeons down to earth. Citation Text: Landro L. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL November 30, 2005 Landro L. View more articles from the same authors. This article reports on several pilot initiatives designed to improve safety culture in the operating room. Free full text Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Landro L. Copy Citation Related Resources From the Same Author(s) The key to reducing doctors' misdiagnoses. September 20, 2017 A better safety net for young doctors. August 17, 2016 Why hospitals want patients to ask doctors, 'Have you washed your hands?' October 9, 2013 What if the doctor is wrong? January 25, 2012 Behind one hospital's fight against deadly infection. June 20, 2012 Clues to better health care from old malpractice lawsuits. May 18, 2016 A medical detective story: why doctors make diagnostic errors. 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