{
  "abstract": "Surgeons have a reputation for saving lives in emergencies, but 80% of surgery is planned.1 The public thinks of health conditions as following a passive linear progression from symptoms, scans, and diagnosis through to treatment (such as surgery) and recovery. Often, healthcare isn’t like that.2 It’s rarely mentioned outside healthcare settings that around 12-14% of patients experience complications or regret after surgery,3 or that some complications are predictable or preventable with more patient preparation and good teamwork.3",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Eastbourne"
      ],
      "name": "Scarlett McNally"
    }
  ],
  "title": "Scarlett McNally: Shared decision making requires striking the right balance",
  "uid": "10da5124-8a52-5826-914e-247f182bf0f1"
}