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We’re focused on increasing diversity in the healthcare workforce. See how we're driving positive change in surgery, clinical trials and optometry—three areas with considerable gaps in representation: https://lnkd.in/ehU3hErV

Is Your Surgical Facility Limiting Your Potential? Learn about how office-based surgery has helped ophthalmologists with scheduling freedoms, increasing patient satisfaction, and time efficiencies. https://hubs.la/Q029CSqf0 #iORPartners #officebasedsurgery

Surgeon success is paramount to Beacon's success.

Over the years, laser-assisted surgery has become a promising alternative to traditional surgical methods. Offering numerous benefits, such as precision, reduced recovery time, and minimal invasiveness, this innovative approach has transformed patient care. But one crucial question stands out: does laser-assisted surgery cost more than regular surgery? Understanding the financial implications involves considering the initial investment, operational costs, procedural costs, insurance coverage, and geographic location. Dive into our latest blog post to learn more.   Link: https://lnkd.in/dmc4vgfG #surgicallasers #medicallasers #medtech #medicaltechnology

If you are a surgeon involved in the education of residents, please take a moment to read this. Progressive autonomy in surgical education is absolutely critical to the development of competent independent surgeons at the time of graduation. Even if you have a high percentage of residents who are entering fellowships after completion of their five year general surgery residency, you do them a disservice if they cannot independently operate as a general surgeon at that point. I still distinctly remember the day and case that the switch flipped for me as a resident. Nothing changes your mindset about case preparation, technical development and, most importantly, patient ownership like independently performing the most critical, “no going back”, components of a major surgery. While the level of autonomy you offer any individual resident will differ based on their skillset, knowledge, and trust that you develop in that relationship, they are depending on you to continue to push them toward new levels of competence and independence. Is it stressful? Yes, it can be. Is it sometimes painful to spend much more time allowing a trainee to struggle through a case when you know you could take over and get it done quickly? Yes, it can be. But as long as the patient is safe, and the resident is demonstrating sound judgment and knowledge, letting them worry and making them make hard decisions and think forward and develop plans and struggle on a technique that needs work (e.g. laparoscopic suturing), will result in the most rapid acceleration of their capabilities, confidence, and ownership of their patients. Filling their brains with facts and protocols is easy, this is hard. But it’s exponentially more rewarding when you witness their progress. Do the hard part. They will thank you. Their future patients will too;) While I’m on the topic, a huge “Thank You!” to all my surgical mentors over the years. I have been blessed to hear your words (encouraging and critical alike) and your voices still echo inside me on a daily basis. I am better because you did the hard work.

Systematic review underlines the scarce focus on non-technical skills (NTS) in robotic-assisted surgery. Analyzing 17 studies, crucial NTS identified include communication and teamwork, impacting patient safety. Currently, three unique assessment tools are available, highlighting a need for more robust evaluation methods. Further studies are urged to solidify NTS assessment's role in improving outcomes. DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-10713-1 #RoboticSurgery #Teamwork #Communication #SurgicalEducation #PatientSafety

What trend am I hearing about out there in the workplace world? One of the unforeseen outcomes of the plague, was the “Plastic Surgery Zoom Boom”. Hours spent on Zoom, led to facial self-analysis, and in turn, appointments with surgeons sky rocketed. So will we care less about our frown lines now that we’ve returned to the office? And what will this mean for plastic surgeons’ bottom lines? See: https://lnkd.in/gyXYyFNx 📩 https://lnkd.in/gBjxbx8N #CasesYouNeedToKnowAbout #JenBicknell #JenniferBicknellCoaching #Speaker #DifficultConversations #RealLifeConversations #WorkplaceCulture #EmploymentLaw #BusinessLaw

Eliminate unneeded health care costs for your employees with SurgiQuality! SurgiQuality’s peer-review process of surgeons is an opportunity for employers to help reduce unnecessary surgery and lower costs. https://bit.ly/3N6lLwI

One potential application of artificial intelligence in the medical field involves using real-time body scans during surgery to help healthcare professionals in making informed decisions about the best approach for operating on a patient. For further insights on this topic, watch this #UBSTrending Extra. http://from.ubs/6041cW0Wt

New statewide referral criteria are now in effect for breast conditions within general surgery in public hospitals. The Victorian Department of Health has developed and published statewide referral criteria for 5 select breast conditions potentially requiring general surgery. The aim of statewide referral criteria is to improve access to public hospitals in Victoria by providing clear and concise guidance on when a referral for specialist opinion and management is indicated. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Ku0RFV #StatewideReferralCriteria #ClearConsistentCriteria