Surgical decision making

Decision making is an integral part of surgical practice and is a skill that is as important as the ability to operate. Sound decision making is the result of acquiring ‘surgical wisdom’, which is achieved through learning, experience and reflection. This paper reviews the processes of surgical deci...

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Published in:ANZ journal of surgery 2009-12, Vol.79 (12), p.886-891
Main Author: Francis, David M. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical Competence
Decision Making
General Surgery - standards
operative decision making
Surgery
surgical decision making
Surgical techniques
when to operate
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Summary:Decision making is an integral part of surgical practice and is a skill that is as important as the ability to operate. Sound decision making is the result of acquiring ‘surgical wisdom’, which is achieved through learning, experience and reflection. This paper reviews the processes of surgical decision making with respect to choosing the correct procedure and deciding when to operate, and how operative decisions are made, together with the factors that influence our surgical decisions.
ISSN:1445-1433
1445-2197
DOI:10.1111/j.1445-2197.2009.05139.x