Commentary Communication in the perioperative setting. Citation Text: Cvetic E. Communication in the perioperative setting. AORN J. 2011;94(3):261-70. doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2011.01.017. Copy Citation Format: DOIGoogle ScholarPubMedBibTeXEndNote X3 XMLEndNote 7 XMLEndnote taggedPubMedIdRIS Download Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL September 14, 2011 Cvetic E. AORN J. 2011;94(3):261-70. View more articles from the same authors. This commentary explains how standardizing processes and training staff in communication skills can improve safety in surgical care. PubMed citation Available at Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Cvetic E. Communication in the perioperative setting. AORN J. 2011;94(3):261-70. doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2011.01.017. 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