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Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast

Surgical M&M: Can We Do Better?

Jun 20, 2024
Two surgical experts, Keith Lillemoe and Luise Pernar, discuss improving morbidity and mortality conferences in surgery to enhance education and quality improvement. They explore the historical evolution of these conferences, challenges in connecting them with quality improvement initiatives, creating a supportive culture, and the importance of cultural factors in analyzing surgical complications.
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Quick takeaways

  • M&M Conference focuses on enhancing patient care through detailed reviews of adverse outcomes.
  • Evolution of M&M Conference from reputation-focused to emphasizing quality improvement and education.

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Purpose and Importance of M & M Conference in Surgery

The M&M Conference is a longstanding tradition in surgery aimed at enhancing patient care through a detailed review of adverse outcomes. It provides a platform to discuss mistakes and errors to facilitate improvement and learning. Despite historical challenges, the conference now emphasizes quality improvement, education, and accountability.

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