Clash in the name of care. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Clash in the name of care. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

• Newspaper/Magazine Article
 
• Published October 2015

Clash in the name of care.

Abelson J, Saltzman J, Kowalcyzk L, Allen S. Boston Globe. October 26, 2015.

Scheduling concurrent surgeries can have negative effects on staff and patients. This investigative news article explores the practice of overlapping procedures at a leading hospital, potential risks associated with double-booked cases, lack of transparency with patients involved, as well as the potential impact on patient safety.

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