Rhona Flin (Editor), George G. Youngson (Editor), Steven Yule (Editor)
Enhancing Surgical Performance: A Primer in Non-technical Skills
- ISBN 13:
- 9781482246322
- author:
- Rhona Flin (Editor), George G. Youngson (Editor), Steven Yule (Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- CRC Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 223
- Dimensions:
- 24.7 x 18.9 x 1.2 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Medicine, Medical Sciences A-Z
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Understanding and improving non-technical skills is crucial for safe and effective surgical performance. This comprehensive guide explains why these skills are vital in the operating theatre, providing a full account of the Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS) system and its behavioural rating framework.
The book draws on 12 years of experience developing and testing the NOTSS system, as well as delivering presentations and workshops worldwide. It offers a practical resource for training, assessment, self-reflection, and event analysis, making it an essential tool for surgeons in all specialties and at all levels.