Constant Exposure to the Operating Theatre Can Change Our Perception of the Perioperative Journey

Abstract

The following is a personal reflection of my experience of interactions with hospital staff and how that has impacted on my own attitudes and practices in studying to become an operating department practitioner (ODP).

Keywords

Operating Department Practitioner Training Communication

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