The systems of surgery

Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science

Volumn 8, Issue 5, 2007, Pages 429-443

  Healey, A N ^a   Vincent, C A ^a  

^a IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Healthcare; Performance; Safety; Surgery; System; Team; Teamwork

Indexed keywords

EID: 85007784679     PISSN: 1463922X     EISSN: 1464536X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14639220701193314     Document Type: Article

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