title: ... its about the journey!
abstract: The aim of this article is to discuss: the importance of effective communication, the importance of maintaining confidentiality and equality for all individuals, the importance of maintaining a secure, safe and hygienic environment within the operating department, the principles of maintaining sterility and controlling infection, and the resulting hazards if these are not maintained. A paediatric patient was followed through her perioperative journey to find out if routinely, at the author's trust, the values of the NHS constitution--the six Cs--are being upheld.
authors.forename: Arabela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Paduraru
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003219:Confidentiality; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods; D009873:Operating Rooms; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom