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| Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2002): |
Surgeons and cognitive processes.
Full Abstract
BACKGROUND:
The surgical mind is geared to make important decisions and perform highly skilled tasks. The aim of this review is to explore the cognitive processes that link these actions.
METHODS:
The core of this review is derived from a literature search of a computer database (Medline).
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:
The surgical image is one of action. However, the effective performance of surgery requires more than mere manual dexterity and it is evident that competent surgeons exhibit the cognitive traits that are held by all experts. The changes that are occurring in surgery indicate a need to place greater emphasis on the cognitive processes that underpin the practice of surgery. It is important that surgeons do not become victims of their own cult image.Copyright 2002 British Journal of Surgery Society Ltd. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Author information
Author/s: Hall, J C (JC); Ellis, C (C); Hamdorf, J (J);
Affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia. jchall@cyllene.uwa.edu.au
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article; Review
Journal: The British journal of surgery (Br J Surg), published in England. (Language: eng)
Reference: 2003-Jan; vol 90 (issue 1) : pp 10-6
Dates: Created 2003/01/09; Completed 2003/02/21; Revised 2004/11/17;
PMID: 12520568, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)
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Comments and Corrections
CommentIn: Br J Surg. 2003 Apr;90(4):487-8. (PMID: 12673757)
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