Management of adverse surgical events: a structured education module for residents.

Luke P. Brewster; Donald A. Risucci; Raymond J. Joehl; Fred N. Littooy; Barbara K. Temeck; Patrice Gabler Blair; Ajit K. Sachdeva

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Management of adverse surgical events: a structured education module for residents.

November 2, 2005

Brewster LP, Risucci DA, Joehl RJ, et al. Am J Surg. 2005;190(5):687-90.

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The authors describe a simulated training module emphasizing interpersonal and communication skills. Surgery residents felt that the module would help them in managing adverse surgical events.

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