Should we support the widespread use of name & role theatre hats?

Dr Zoe Burton is an anaesthetist in the NHS and a true patient safety advocate.

She’s already carried out lots of amazing work particularly in relation to reducing medication errors.

I first came across Zoe on social media boldly wearing a theatre hat with her name & role emblazoned over it. She presented the intervention to her anaesthetic department (see here) and performed a feedback survey.

Of the 34 staff present the vast majority – 31 – were supportive of name & role theatre hats.

Zoe – thank you for everything you are doing for patient safety.

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