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Speaking up in the Operating Room: Escalating Concerns

Marta Ines Berrıo Valencia1, Karol Rodelo Ceballos2

1Anaesthesiologist, University of Antioquia, Medellın, Colombia

2Anaesthesiologist, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Canada

Edited by: Amanda Milligan, Consultant Anaesthetist, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK; Sally El-Ghazali, Consultant Anaesthetist, Northwick Park Hospital, London, UK

Corresponding author email: martaberrio@gmail.com

Published January 31, 2023

Abstract

Speaking up and flattening hierarchy plays an important role in maintaining patient safety. This tutorial presents definitions, techniques, strategies, and barriers for implementing speaking up in the operating room.

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