The OTJ November 2023
In depth coverage of this month’s surgical and anaesthetic news.
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Digital Edition Highlights:
Workplace Ostracism is Clearly Associated with Healthcare Workersโ Job Satisfaction, Stress and Perceived Health
London Operating Department Practitioner Advocacy Pilot Project
How to Share Decision-making about Major Surgery for People at High Risk of Complications
Aston University and Simulation Man Launch Overweight Manikin for Medical Student Training
Proportion of People from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities Registering to Donate on the NHS Organ Donor Register is on the Rise
Trends in Cancer. The Worldโs First Collection of Brain Metastasis Living Samples Will Help Treat Each Patient with the Most Effective Therapy for them
Mind the (Insurance) Gap. Four out of Five Surgeons Unknowingly Practicing Without Adequate Insurance Cover
Childrenโs Surgery Magic

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Research for Greener Surgery Conference 2023
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