Cornelius Thiels, DO
Cornelius Thiels is a general surgery resident.
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Wrong procedure, wrong side/site, wrong implant, retained foreign object: big problem. No patient should ever have to undergo these types of events, and they are therefore called never events. However, these events do occur and when they do they not…
Wrong procedure, wrong side/site, wrong implant, retained foreign object: big problem. No patient should ever have to undergo these types of events, and they are therefore called never events. However, these events do occur and when they do they not only jeopardize patient safety but they also breach the trust between patient and practitioner, have financial implications, and reflect negatively on the entire health care system.
The good news is never events …
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Why do never events occur? It’s because of the human factor.
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A recent publication from the Mayo Clinic created a lot of buzz regarding the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), or drones, in medicine. However, in reality, most of the drones being used or tested in the U.S. are for…
A recent publication from the Mayo Clinic created a lot of buzz regarding the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), or drones, in medicine. However, in reality, most of the drones being used or tested in the U.S. are for things like aerial photography, small package delivery, and surveillance. While several corporations have been quick to expand existing applications …
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Drones in medicine: What are the possibilities?
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