University of Chicago researchers surveyed surgeons from different specialties about communication in the operating rooms.
Here are four takeaways:
1. Most surgeons stressed the importance of managing patients’ expectations in regard to changes in sensation throughout the procedure.
2. Because surgeons often limit communication with staff, some reported using code words and other medical jargon that a patient most likely won’t understand.
3. Surgeons often strike a balancing act when keeping a patient comfortable while also training other surgeons, the survey found.
4. Researchers found awake procedures often limit surgeon trainee involvement, with some surgeons refusing to allow trainees to take a part in the awake procedure.
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