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I've heard that number before, where is it from? Does it control for the idea that more experienced practitioners tend to be called on for more complex operatio
by Cpoll 7y ago
I've heard that number before, where is it from? Does it control for the idea that more experienced practitioners tend to be called on for more complex operations?
- slumdev 7y agoThis article suggests that while errors increase with the age of the practitioner, mortality does not. The difference is more likely to result from differences in training. There is also a lot of variation between individuals, with some older doctors far outperforming their younger counterparts. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/should-doctors-age-matter https://www.healthline.com/health-news/should-doctors-age-ma...