Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4176358 Seminars in Pediatric Surgery 2015 5 Pages PDF
Abstract

Traditional surgical attitude regarding error and complications has focused on individual failings. Human factors research has brought new and significant insights into the occurrence of error in healthcare, helping us identify systemic problems that injure patients while enhancing individual accountability and teamwork. This article introduces human factors science and its applicability to teamwork, surgical culture, medical error, and individual accountability.

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