ANZ journal of surgery
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ANZ journal of surgery · Oct 2009
Comparative StudyA qualitative evaluation of the Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient course.
The Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP) course was adapted by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, being made compulsory for all Basic Surgical Trainees in 2001. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the course objectives were achieved and identify strengths and weaknesses. ⋯ The primary objectives of the CCrISP course have been met. This study has identified teaching of communication skills, shock and haemorrhage and the systematic approach being the strengths of the course, whereas further refining of the mentoring process and reconsidering the importance of procedural skills is needed, both of which are secondary objectives.