Surgery is delivered by teams and safe surgery depends on teamwork. Almost any surgical
operation requires individuals with different skills and different perspectives to work …

Cardiothoracic surgery is characterized by standardized, but complex and technically
demanding procedures, interspersed with non-routine cases that are typically even more …

HERE is increasing awareness in the med-ical community that effective surgery and
anesthesia involve more than technical expertise. Anesthesiologists and surgeons must …

It is not surprising that scientists from a psychological, behavioural and organisational
background have developed such a strong interest in what goes on in the stressful and often …

The operating theatre is a distinct environment. It is one where operating department
practitioners (ODPs), nurses, doctors and support staff all work together to look after the …

AIM: Unintended patient harm is a major contributor to poor outcomes for surgical patients
and often reflects failures in teamwork. To address this we developed a Multidisciplinary …

Methods This pilot study was conducted at an academic medical center in Southern
California. Robotic-assisted surgery staff were invited to participate in the “RAS Olympics” to …

Human factors or non-technical skills incorporate communication, teamwork, situational
awareness, decision making and leadership. These social and cognitive skills complement …

The advancement of surgical technology has made surgery an increasingly suitable
management option for an increasing number of medical conditions. Yet there is also a …

At AfPP we are passionate about patient safety and work hard to support our members with
their personal development. However, as an Association we are keen to support whole …