On the quest for Six Sigma.

Donald Moorman

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On the quest for Six Sigma.

February 25, 2009

Moorman D. Am J Surg. 2005;189(3):253-8.

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This discussion of patient safety from a surgical perspective highlights issues involving hierarchy, human factors, and multidisciplinary team training as opportunities to reduce medical errors in surgery.

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