Speaking Up In The Operating Room As The Medical Student

Authors

Justin C. Yuan, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Student
Daniel A. Tobes, Beaumont Health
Roy G. Soto, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Conference Proceeding - Restricted Access

Publication Date

10-2019

Abstract

A 50-year-old man experienced delayed emergence following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. During extubation, the medical student noted inappropriate painful stimuli, one-handed jaw thrust, and unprofessional language, as well as breech of patient privacy. No immediate intervention was undertaken, nor did apparent harm reach the patient. Since students are the tacit lowest member of the medical hierarchy, it can often be difficult to speak up when issues surrounding patient care arise, either due to complex social factors or uncertainty in the validity of their concerns. This case discusses how students can best navigate operating room dynamics to improve patient care quality.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology 2019. Orlando, FL. October 19-23, 2019.

Recommended Citation

Yuan JC, Tobes DA, Soto RG. Speaking up in the operating room as the medical student. Oral presentation Anesthesiology 2019. American Society of Anesthesiology, Orlando, FL. October 19-23, 2019.