Review and analysis of complications in surgical care is a time-tested instructional
method used in most surgical training programs in the format of the morbidity and
mortality conference. Errors in judgment, diagnosis, and surgical decision making
provide valuable lessons when dissected and discussed after the event. Similarly,
review of malpractice claims can be a valuable learning tool. The knowledge gained
can hopefully be used to reduce complications and thereby improve patient care.
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Reference
- The closed claims project: has it influenced anesthetic practice and outcome?.Anesthesiol Clin North America. 2002; 20: 485-501
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© 2007 American Society for Bariatric Surgery. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
