• Br J Anaesth · Sep 2021

    Editorial Comment

    Communication and team function affect patient outcomes in anaesthesia: getting the message across.

    • Alan F Merry and Jennifer M Weller.
    • Department of Anaesthesiology, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand; Department of Anaesthesia, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand. Electronic address: a.merry@auckland.ac.nz.
    • Br J Anaesth. 2021 Sep 1; 127 (3): 349-352.

    AbstractA study in this edition of the Journal has added to data showing that failures in communication in the operating room contribute to patient harm. These data support the view that multidisciplinary teamwork and communication training should be part of the continuous professional development of all members of the perioperative team. Achieving change will require efforts to win the hearts and minds of all concerned, but these data also support an expectation that engagement in initiatives and techniques to enhance communication and teamwork should not be optional.Copyright © 2021 British Journal of Anaesthesia. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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