Surgical performance
Antoine Declos, Université de Lyon, explains the performance curve of surgeons as they become more experienced. Peter Wilmshurst, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, and veteran whistleblower explains why it may be harder to expose the truth in a lab, than on the ward.
See also:
Research misconduct is widespread and harms patients
Influence of experience on performance of individual surgeons in thyroid surgery
Audio chapters:
The surgical performance curve: 0:30
Whistleblowing in the lab: 0:3







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