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The effect of trainee involvement on procedure and list times: A statistical analysis with discussion of current issues affecting orthopaedic training in UK

The SurgeonPublished 23 December 2009Open access
Timothy D. Wilson, Ajay Kumar Sahu, David S. Johnson, P.G. Turner
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TL;DR

The data produced trends suggesting trainees took longer to perform procedures than consultants, and hospitals should be given financial recognition for training.

Abstract

Hospitals should be given financial recognition for training. In this debate, we should remain focused on the provision of quality training for the next generation of surgeons.

Keywords

Medicine