Inspiration of informed consent Dead at 78. Jerry Canterbury's paralysis after routine back surgery forever changed how doctors discuss the risks of care.

Watch: Surgeon and nurse duke it out inside Chinese hospital. A viral video shows a surgeon and his nurse-girlfriend brawling in an operating room.

Male nurse charged with sexual assault at Atlanta Endo Center. Michael Morgan, RN, allegedly fondled the breasts of 2 anesthetized patients. Police say there may be more victims.

Gastric bypass may put patients at risk of alcohol problems. Research shows that as many as 1 in 5 patients who undergo this popular weight-loss surgery may develop an alcohol disorder.

Robotic benefits without the robot. Handheld instruments that provide robot-like functionality.

If you see something, say something. Every member of the surgical team has a responsibility to speak up when patients might be harmed.

Eliminate specimen errors with this Idea That Works from Phoneix, Ariz.

Editor's page: Make surgical smoke evacuation mandatory. Let's clear the air and address a major health hazard facing OR staff.

Keep staff educated with this Idea That Works from New Jersey.

Keep suture sizes straight with this Idea That Works from Balitmore, Md.

Coding & billing: 5 keys to self-pay collections. When the patient is the payer, payment is required at time of service.

Help weed out total joint patients who won't be a good fit with this Idea That Works from San Francisco, Calif.

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What's hot in orthopedics? 7 neat, new products on display in the exhibit hall of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' Annual Meeting.

Try this Idea That Works to keep from going too deep during bronchoscopic intubations.

Remind yourself of why you chose a career in health care with this Idea That Works from Philadelphia, Pa.

Behind closed doors: Who are we to judge our patients? You'll never know the depth of their scars, so try a little tenderness.

Going outpatient? Patients who used to pack overnight bags for these 5 procedures are now home in time for lunch.

Keep the noise down in your facility with this Idea That Works from Atlanta, Ga.