Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 65, Issue 3 , Pages 206-212 , May 2008

When Should a Surgical Resident Call an Attending Surgeon?

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PII: S1931-7204(07)00257-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2007.11.004

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 65, Issue 3 , Pages 206-212 , May 2008

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