CORESS feedback

Three of the cases in this issue of CORESS Feedback relate to failure of either giving or taking of information. A good clinical history underpins management decisions and emphasis on providing the general practitioner (and patient) with a comprehensive written discharge summary, describing treatment, is paramount. The final case illustrates once again that the role of the World Health Organization checklist and the ‘time-out’ cannot be overestimated in facilitating safe surgery. We are grateful to the clinicians who have provided the material for these reports. The online reporting form is on our website (www.coress.org.uk), which also includes all previous Feedback Reports. Published contributions will be acknowledged by a ‘Certificate of Contribution’, which may be included in the contributor’s record of continuing professional development.