Beyond the scalpel: Quality care and patient safety

Quality surgical care was traditionally viewed through the lens of definitive outcomes - low complication rates and better survival. These metrics, though fundamental, now epitomize only a fraction of what outlines high-quality surgical care. While technical skills and proficiency are important, the modern horizon of quality care in surgery encompasses patient safety, health systems, teamwork, communication and delivery of patient-centered, evidence-based care. This year’s theme of the Annual Surgical Conference, and this supplement - Beyond the Scalpel:Quality Care and Patient Safety – reflects this evolving landscape.