This is an old revision of the document!
Table of Contents
Morbidity and Mortality
M&M's are approximately every 4-6 weeks on the conference schedule. Please adhere to the following format for slide presentation. Slides should be limited to 4-7 slides of written content with 3-6 slides of photos and should focus on the complication. Ten slide maximum. Discussion should be limited to the complication. The goal should be to learn attending level decision-making. Goal should be to present in 7 minutes with 7 minutes of questions and discussions. Plan to complete 4-5 M&M in 1 hour.
Title Slide: 1 slide limit
Include: Faculty Name, Complication, Operation, Date of Service
Be sure to include your case numbers on this slide
Background: 2 slide limit
Include pertinent clinical information to the adverse outcome:
- Patient History
- Indication for intervention
- Laboratory and Imaging Studies
- Procedural details
- Hospital Course - related to outcome
- How and when the complication was recognized
- Management of the complication or event
Assessment and Analysis: Optional; 1 slide limit
Evaluation of what happened and why:
- Describe the sequence of events leading to the adverse outcome
- Why it occurred - description of contributory factors and how these interacted across the system
Review of Literature: 2 slide limit
- Present the evidence base relevant to the complication.
Recommendations: 1 slide limit
- identify how the complication or event could have been prevented or better managed
- identify learning points from the case
- identify actions to prevent or minimize future reoccurrence.
Ref: NHS Scotland Draft Practice Guide for Morbidity and Mortality Meetings Nov 2016