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Clash in the name of care.

November 4, 2015

Abelson J, Saltzman J, Kowalcyzk L, Allen S. Boston Globe. October 26, 2015.

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Scheduling concurrent surgeries can have negative effects on staff and patients. This investigative news article explores the practice of overlapping procedures at a leading hospital, potential risks associated with double-booked cases, lack of transparency with patients involved, as well as the potential impact on patient safety.

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