Research Shows That When a Surgeon Uses Virtual Simulation of Surgery

question 77

Multiple Choice

Research shows that when a surgeon uses virtual simulation of surgery:

• A) confidence increases, but skills remain the same
• B) error rates increase
• C) the surgical skills improve
• D) errors are still made, but they are generally minor

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