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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/sleep-deprivation-call-institutional-rules
June 27, 2018 - This commentary illustrates the ethics around three potential tactics to address surgeons with fatigue … Resources From the Same Author(s)
Use of unsolicited patient observations to identify surgeons
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43400/psn-pdf
August 13, 2014 - delayed diagnosis of surgical site
infection: a focus on prevention using the American
College of Surgeons … delayed diagnosis of surgical site infection: a focus on
prevention using the American College of Surgeons
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/does-surgeon-fatigue-influence-outcomes-after-anterior-resection-rectal-cancer
August 04, 2021 - 2022
Malpractice cases in breast surgery: an assessment of litigation involving surgeons
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37491/psn-pdf
January 29, 2008 - learning-ask-tough-questions-your-surgeon
This article highlights what patients should discuss with their surgeons
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.37_slideshow.ppt
November 01, 2003 - Across an
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44719/psn-pdf
February 14, 2017 - As in prior studies of
malpractice data, surgeons and obstetricians were more likely to have paid a … year-summary-us-malpractice-claims-diagnostic-errors-1986-2010-analysis-national
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/american-college-surgeons-closed-claims-study-new-insights-improving-care
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39231/psn-pdf
January 13, 2010 - www.newyorker.com/reporting/2009/06/01/090601fa_fact_gawande
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/complications-surgeons-notes-imperfect-science … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/better-surgeons-notes-performance
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/intervention-decrease-catheter-related-bloodstream-infections-icu
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40013/psn-pdf
July 24, 2011 - One such intervention, initially adopted by the American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, requires surgeons
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/association-opioid-related-adverse-drug-events-clinical-and-cost-outcomes-among-surgical
March 12, 2014 - April 16, 2018
Outcomes of concurrent operations: results from the American College of Surgeons … October 11, 2017
The opioid epidemic: what can surgeons do about it? … March 15, 2017
Waking up the next morning: surgeons' emotional reactions to adverse events
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/association-2011-acgme-resident-duty-hour-reform-postoperative-patient-outcomes-surgical
February 14, 2017 - February 14, 2017
Outcomes of daytime procedures performed by attending surgeons after … education and training, and promoting resident well-being: a response from the American College of Surgeons … September 16, 2009
Restricted duty hours for surgeons and impact on residents quality
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/turn-other-cheek
October 26, 2010 - It is clear that dermatology is not immune to the risks for wrong-site surgery, as dermatologic surgeons … A recent survey of 300 Mohs surgeons revealed that 14% of their malpractice lawsuits were a result of … Unfortunately, a recent study suggested that Mohs surgeons incorrectly identify biopsy sites 5.9% of … Incidence of and risk factors for medical malpractice lawsuits among Mohs surgeons. … Characteristics of Mohs practices in the United States: a recall survey of ACMS surgeons.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/or
August 22, 2013 - Shortly after making their decision, the surgeons learned that the stress echocardiogram showed marked … The surgeons contacted the operating room and informed them that the case was canceled. … When the team rounded on the patient later that evening, he was asleep, so the surgeons chose to defer … The surgeons documented the change of plans in the patient's chart, but failed to inform the nursing … Due to time restrictions and the desire to start promptly, staff did not ask surgeons to mark the operative
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/doctor-dozed-during-surgery-report-says-beth-israel-faulted-case
June 06, 2018 - September 27, 2017
Surgeons must tell patients of double-booked surgeries, new guidelines … 20, 2022
Malpractice cases in breast surgery: an assessment of litigation involving surgeons … November 4, 2015
Surgeons in difficulty: an exploration of differences in assistance-seeking … behaviors between male and female surgeons. … October 14, 2015
When should surgeons stop operating?
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/infection-after-carpal-tunnel-surgery
May 28, 2014 - , document, and respond to patient phone calls and messages can be taxing for office staff and hand surgeons … With expanding roles of physician extenders and MAs, surgeons should consider writing a script to be … Best practices as outlined in the 2024 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Clinical Practice Guidelines … In this case, the refusal of the surgeons’ office to schedule any type of visit, either in-person or … Accessed August 26, 2024. [ Free full text ] American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/when-doctors-make-mistakes-0
September 07, 2016 - February 3, 2016
When should surgeons stop operating? … August 5, 2008
Bringing surgeons down to earth.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patients-role-patient-safety
May 01, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Use of unsolicited patient observations to identify surgeons with increased … June 27, 2018
Association of coworker reports about unprofessional behavior by surgeons
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/74251/psn-pdf
January 26, 2022 - The surgeons had not noticed a moderate left-sided hemothorax on the
post-procedure chest radiograph … This finding was reported by the on-duty radiologist but not conveyed to
the surgeons. … Realizing the seriousness of the
child’s bleeding condition, he alerted the patient's surgeons and the … In these situations, however, it is very important that
surgeons use all tools at their disposal to
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/disclosure-errors-surgical-procedures
April 13, 2022 - 6, 2016
Discussing harm-causing errors with patients: an ethics primer for plastic surgeons … Improving disclosure and management of medical error—an opportunity to transform the surgeons
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/medication-handling-and-compounding-errors-operating-room
May 16, 2022 - observed in the perioperative setting. 19 This facility performed a detailed analysis of each of its 50 surgeons … ’ preference cards and had multiple in-depth conversations with the surgeons and clinical leaders to … compounding of sterile products for the perioperative setting into pharmacy workflows was discussed with surgeons
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866583/psn-pdf
August 28, 2024 - assessing-stops-framework-coping-intraoperative-errors-evidence-efficacy-
hints-hubris-and
When intraoperative errors occur, surgeons