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The importance of non-technical skills in modern surgical practice
Juan Enrique Berner1, Ernesto Ewertz2
1Kellogg College, Universidad de Oxford, Oxford, Reino Unido; Departamento de Cirugía Plástica, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, Reino Unido.
Abstract:
The significance of technical skills and manual dexterity for surgeons is an indisputable fact. However, the systematic study of medical errors has revealed that a significant percentage of these errors are caused by factors related to non-technical skills. The review presented in this article intends to describe and explore the relevance of these non-technical skills, including: situational awareness, decision-making, leadership and communication. In conclusion, the authors propose that adequate importance needs to be given to these aptitudes to provide safe clinical care.
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