Orthopaedic Surgery/Hand:Top ten ways to stay out of trouble


 * /10.Have the patient take responsibility for their rehabilitation/
 * /9.Have data to support your decisions/
 * /8.Consult frequently/
 * /7.Communicate clearly and often/
 * /6.Evaluate the whole person/
 * /5.Be conservative in complex cases/
 * /4.When there is a choice, the simpler option is often the best/
 * /3.Do not empower a symptom by labeling it a disease/
 * /2.Observe more, do less/
 * /1.Needs of the patient come first/

http://www.handsurgery.org/newsletters/winter2003/winter2003.pdf