Teamwork and communication in surgical teams: implications for patient safety.

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Teamwork and communication in surgical teams: implications for patient safety.

January 9, 2008

Mills P; Neily J; Dunn E.

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This study describes a questionnaire that was used to highlight communication problems among surgical teams prior to implementing a formal teamwork training program.

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