Patient safety in surgery: non-technical aspects of safe surgical performance.

George G Youngson; Rhona Flin

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Patient safety in surgery: non-technical aspects of safe surgical performance.

April 7, 2010

Youngson GG, Flin R. Patient Saf Surg. 2010;4(1):4.

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This narrative review highlights cognitive and social skills that contribute to safe and effective teamwork in the operating room.

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