This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Improving escalation of care: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg 2016; 263: 421-426.

Published: 25th August 2016

Authors: Johnston MJ, Arora S, Pucher PH, McCartan N, Reissis Y, Chana P et al.

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Educational intervention concerning escalation of care improved the assessment, communication and non technical skills in young surgeons.

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