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Podcast: The Podcast by KevinMD
Episode: Why surgeons are superstitious
Description: In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of rituals and superstitions in surgery with Carmen Fong, a colorectal surgeon. Discover how these seemingly irrational practices impact surgeon performance, confidence, and patient outcomes. Carmen shares personal anecdotes and insights on the psychological mechanisms behind these rituals, balancing evidence-based practices with personal routines, and the influence of team dynamics in the operating room. Carmen Fong is a colorectal surgeon. She discusses the KevinMD article, "The secret superstitions of surgeons: How rituals impact surgical success." Our presenting sponsor is Nuance, a Microsoft...