Being the author of your life

I have always enjoyed reading or watching stories of remarkable individuals, the ordinary to the extraordinary, the impossible to the possible because it inspires me. Stories that bring us optimism, hope and courage. Sometimes, seeing is believing and when a spark is ignited within us, we learn and grow within ourselves that our ability to respond is limitless.

This American surgeon and researcher developed a 19-point list for surgeons to use when operating on patients to reduce potential mistakes in very complicated procedures. This list includes simple yet important medical checks on confirming identity, verifying the part of the body to be operated on is clearly marked. The World Health Organisation has recognised its value and seen reduction in surgical complications resulting to lives saved, this is now widely encouraged around the world.

Source: Health Heroes, Emily Sharratt

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