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Scott, E., Lindow, S.W. & Duffy, C.C. Assessment of operating room team members’ ability to identify other team members in the operating room, a quality improvement exercise. Ir J Med Sci 191, 491–493 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-021-02521-6
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