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No Cell Phones in the OR
Re: "The Age of Distracted Doctoring" (January, page 4). I had to put a stop to all cell phone use in our surgery areas because I feared something tragic would happen. Luckily, nothing ever did, but it very well could have. I wasn't a popular boss, but I would never forgive myself if someone were harmed. Unfortunately, so many other departments, including administrative staff, freely text when they should be working. I cannot believe how much productive time and money is wasted by this practice. I suspect in the future there will be rules governing cell phone use in areas that serve the public.
Jim Laughner, MD
Director, Anesthesia and Surgical Services
Punxsutawney (Pa.) Area Hospital
jlaughner@pah.org
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