The operating room is a space where precision and calmness reign supreme. For years, it was my sanctuary—a domain where my steady hands and unshakable focus were the difference between life and death.

As hospitals and governmental bodies place a greater emphasis on patient safety, operating room teams are working to build “cultures of safety” that reward compliance and encourage teamwork. But while ...

As hospitals and governmental bodies place a greater emphasis on patient safety, operating room teams are working to build “cultures of safety” that reward compliance and encourage teamwork. But while ...

Internal records describe harrowing situations as Hershey Medical Center struggled to keep a usable supply of sterile ...

Anesthesiology resident Max Feinstein, MD, reflects on the quantity of waste produced by surgical operations and what can be done to address it. Following is a partial transcript (note errors are ...