Checklists have been shown to improve patient safety in various surgical specialties but this systematic review found that evidence of their impact in neurosurgery is still limited given emerging technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence. Studies with larger neurosurgical patient populations, as well as in relation to robotic neurosurgery, are needed to understand the impact of checklists in neurosurgery.

Safe anesthesia is a global concern. These standards provide guidance and recommendations for clinicians, administrators, and governments as they review, implement, and manage anesthesia services in a variety of care environments. The standards center on themes related to professional qualification; facilities and equipment; medications and intravenous fluids; monitoring; and anesthesia delivery.

This report describes the distinction between technology considered "conceptually" and "contextually" new and discusses issues with safe implementation.

This narrative review provides a broad perspective on the current understanding of medical errors and the evidence behind commonly adopted prevention strategies. The authors then highlight a series of recommendations to improve patient safety.