Surg J R Coll Surg E
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Analyses of adverse events in surgery reveal that underlying causes are often behavioural, such as communication failures, rather than technical. Non-technical (i.e. cognitive and interpersonal) skills, whilst recognised, are not explicitly addressed in surgical training. However, surgeons need to demonstrate high levels of these skills, as well as technical proficiency, to maximise safety and quality in the operating theatre. This article describes a prototype training course to raise surgeons' awareness of non-technical skills. ⋯ It was concluded that this type of training could enhance the surgical training portfolio and should be an integral feature of the development and assessment of operative skills.
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Surg J R Coll Surg E · Apr 2007
Trauma education of junior hospital doctors at a major Australian trauma service.
Junior hospital doctors are often involved in the early management of major trauma. The present study assesses the access to trauma education and clinical trauma exposure and skills of junior doctors at a major trauma service. ⋯ Despite working in a major trauma service, the studied cohort of resident medical officers, including Basic Surgical Trainees, have minimal exposure to major trauma, restricted access to trauma education and limited self-perceived confidence and experience in basic trauma resuscitative procedures.