The Royal College of Surgeons of England launched Good Surgical Practice outlining clear standards expected of all surgeons. The guide outlines the skills, values and attitudes that underpin the profession and has been developed with surgeons and patient groups.
Good Surgical Practicehas been updated following the recent release of the General Medical Council’s re-working of Good Medical Practice and addresses some of the key challenges facing the profession today. The guide recommends surgeons should ensure they are effectively working in multidisciplinary teams to improve communication with patients and the decision making process. Surgical leadership and teamwork are crucial for achieving high- quality patient care and this guide provides surgeons with a model that they should aspire to.
Good Surgical Practice provides guidance around four core areas which reflect the four domains of the GMC’s Good Medical Practice:
• Knowledge, skills and performance.
• Safety and Quality.
• Communication, partnership, teamwork.
• Maintaining trust.
Miss Clare Marx, president of the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) said: “Good Surgical Practiceis an essential resource for anyone in the profession throughout their careers, as they seek to deliver the best possible outcomes for patients.”
To access a copy, visit: www.rcseng.ac.uk
