The OTJ May 2021
In depth coverage of this month’s surgical and anaesthetic news.
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Digital Edition Highlights:
The Role of the ODP in Perioperative Care; Now and in the Future
World-first Academies Launch in Wales to Drive Global Healthcare Revolutions
Robotic Surgeons First in the World to Pioneer New Virtual Tech
How can Civility in the Operating Theatre be Improved to Enhance Patient Safety? (Part Two)
RCUK Guidelines 2021 Published
Exciting Redevelopment for Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Health Young Adults Who Had COVID-19 May Have Long-term Impact on Blood Vessels and Heart Health
“They have gone above and beyond” – Leeds Hospital Chief Pays Tribute to Staff as Trust Celebrates Nurses and Midwives
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