It is so easy to become caught up in the tasks you must complete daily, not only at work in the medical field but also in your daily life. In this short, concise piece, Atul Gawande illustrates how the answer to reducing medical errors and accidental omissions in the operating room may be simpler than […]
Doctors Make Mistakes
OBGYN is tough; I spend 6 days on, with 1 day off. This is my day off, and having this day to relax and rejuvenate makes me appreciate OBGYN even more! So how do I unwind? Practice my sutures, catch up on SNL, and watch TED talks. I know, I’m kind of a nerd. But […]
Teamwork: Working like a Pit Crew
A 52 year old male was brought in by the ambulance after a monoplane crash. He had an open forehead, broken tibia, and several other injuries but he was conscious and stable. As the patient was rushed in, the orthopedic surgeon was asking about pain while maneuvering the patient’s leg. The patient had not yet […]
