Accuracy of Surgeon Self-Reflection on Hysterectomy Quality Metrics

Abstract

Self-reflection of attending gynecologic surgeons on hysterectomy complication rate is inaccurate.

Does AUGS Still Have Quality Assurance Goals?

“…This requires surgeons to be aware of their complication rates, and yet a recent quality study showed that gynecologists significantly underestimate their complication rates, with fellowship-trained surgeons doing the worst. 9 Clearly, there is room for improvement in patient counseling and shared decision making.…”

“…The nature of our specialty, with a focus on issues that affect quality of life, highlights shared decision making that balances both efficacy and risks of interventions as imperative for achieving patient-centered care. This requires surgeons to be aware of their complication rates, and yet a recent quality study showed that gynecologists significantly underestimate their complication rates, with fellowship-trained surgeons doing the worst 9 . Clearly, there is room for improvement in patient counseling and shared decision making.…”