title: A student perspective: navigating through the complexities of perioperative practice (Part 1).
abstract: This article is one of many written by a student operating department practitioner (ODP) telling their story from the day they entered the operating theatre. Their intention is to share reflections and tips on how they coped with the overwhelming, complex and diverse aspects of perioperative practice.
authors.affiliation: Oxford Brookes University, Ferndale Campus, School of Health and Social Care, Ferndale Road, Swindon SN2 1HL. aidancrowley@mac.com
authors.forename: Aidan J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Crowley
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003219:Confidentiality; D006801:Humans; D009873:Operating Rooms; D019990:Perioperative Care; D013337:Students, Medical / Q000523:psychology*; D000078329:Workforce