Communication in the operating theatre.

S-M Weldon; T. Korkiakangas; J. Bezemer; R. Kneebone

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Communication in the operating theatre.

January 22, 2014

Weldon S-M, Korkiakangas T, Bezemer J, et al. Br J Surg. 2013;100(13):1677-88.

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This systematic review of communication in the operating room identified six key concepts: indicators of effective communication, signs of communication failures, coordination during teamwork, effects of hierarchy, impact on patient safety, and nontechnical skills and interaction.

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