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So, how do we continually train our workforce in these new ways?  We can ill-afford to put any trained surgeons in the shelf for lack of training.  So, having these sorts of centers where surgeons can come to learn procedures, hone their skills, is another part of our quality improvement. So, I thank you very […]

San Diego is probably a community in the country where they used these principle in developing The Trauma Center 30 years ago.  It has really been a model for how we look at this.  The trauma system is truly an example of disease management, and these principles are embedded in this concept.  I think you’re […]

Dr. Eastman: While I’m thanking Dr. Hoyt, in the interest of time, why doesn’t the panel assemble on the podium?  Dr. Hoyt, thank you.  Dr. Feinstein might have been good, but you were better.  David Hoyt has always inspired me, and I guess what I would like to say, Dr. Cochrane, you know Dr. Hoyt […]

  Dr. Brent Eastman: I’m going to begin by reading the mission statement of the American College of Surgeons.  Most of our organizations have mission statements.  We may or may not live by them.  I will tell you that I and my relationship with the College we do, and you can judge it today based […]