Wrong-site surgery: a preventable complication.
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Abstract
All surgical procedures have a risk of complications, many of which cannot be avoided completely regardless of the experience and expertise of the surgeon, the surgical team, or the hospital staff. Wrong-site surgery is a relatively uncommon complication that is easily preventable. The "Sign Your Site" protocol is a simple, straightforward program that requires only a minimal amount of time to eliminate the risk of wrong-site surgery, and it should be standard policy in healthcare institutions.
Medical subject headings
- Medical Errors
- Orthopedic Procedures
- Safety Management