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05/04/2010

Claudia Hammond talks to surgeon and writer Dr Atul Gawande about simple but often ingenious solutions to medical problems. He explains how procedures have been inspired by pilot saftey checks.

Claudia Hammond is joined by surgeon and writer Dr Atul Gawande to discuss the simple but often ingenious solutions to medical problems. He explains why a simple check list, inspired by the kind of list used by pilots before take-off is saving lives in operating theatres across the world. The World Health Organisation are promoting its use across the world. He explains why it has been so successful the world over and even prevented deaths in his own surgical practice.

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28 minutes

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Sun 11 Apr 2010 21:32GMT

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  • Mon 5 Apr 2010 09:32GMT
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  • Mon 5 Apr 2010 19:32GMT
  • Tue 6 Apr 2010 00:32GMT
  • Sun 11 Apr 2010 21:32GMT

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