title: Benchmarking study shines light on surgical malpractice causes.
abstract: Benchmarking expands reach of data and the number of facilities that can identify opportunities to improve. More structure needed for OR teams, who sometimes do not know the other members. Safety checklist, improved training identified as keys to reducing likelihood of malpractice suit.
mesh_terms: D019985:Benchmarking; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D013503:Surgery Department, Hospital / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*