title: Understanding perioperative nursing.
abstract: Perioperative nursing is a complex arena that involves various roles and procedures. The authors here argue that the key to success is good multidisciplinary communication.
authors.affiliation: North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust.
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Litt
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Earl
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Leaper
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Massey
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mewburn
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009871:Operating Room Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration