Enhancing Surgical Systems.

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Enhancing Surgical Systems.

October 15, 2008

Healey AN, Catchpole K, Yule S, eds. Cogn Tech Work. 2008;10(4):249-333.

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This special issue focuses on improving safety in surgery containing articles on performance, crew resource management, skills training, and measurement.

Table of contents

Introduction

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The Sociology of Healthcare Safety and Quality.

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