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Lack of standardisation between specialties for human factors content in postgraduate training: an analysis of specialty curricula in the UK.

Greig PR, Higham H, Vaux E. BMJ Qual Saf. 2015;24:558-560.

This study examined curricula across multiple specialties and found significant gaps in education related toteam training, decision-making, and situational awareness. The authors call for standardized terminology and assessments to facilitate uniform uptake of these skills as part of medical education.

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