Viewing patient safety in surgery through the lens of a theatrical performance: a narrative review

Abstract Background In the high-stakes environment of the operating room (OR), patient safety depends not only on technical expertise but also on seamless communication, clear roles, and coordinated teamwork. Traditional approaches often overlook the relational and performative dimensions of surgica...

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Published in:	Patient Safety in Surgery
Main Author:	Saeid Amini Rarani
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-09-01
Subjects:	Patient safety Surgical teams Operating room communication Simulation training Teamwork
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13037-025-00448-w

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