According to a survey carried out by Bournemouth University, pressures over hospital budgets and targets may be damaging safety in operating theatres.

Around one in five of almost 600 surgeons questioned reported being involved in incidents, during a two-week period, where patients were harmed. Many complained of having to operate on patients they had not seen before, or a lack of time for complex operations.

More information about surgery targets endangering patient safety

  

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