The review team looked at several serious incident reports which revealed behavioural issues and dysfunction in relationships between the surgical unit and medical, clinical and managerial staff.

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We're with the Bravo surgical unit that is responsible for taking care of a lot of the casualties that you and I have been hearing about -- that everyone has been hearing about -- from the front lines.

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The Royal College of Surgeons is very aware of the need to bring more women into the field, and its Women in Surgical Training unit is dedicated to support and encouragement.

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The revamp also includes a new day surgery unit, two new operating theatres, a short-stay surgical ward and a maternity unit.

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The new extension will boast an integrated children's unit with 32 beds, including surgical and medical wards.

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In addition to surgical applications, it can be used in the intensive care unit for someone who may be intubated on a ventilator.

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The unit will stop surgery for children but will remain open to diagnose patients, for monitoring and non-surgical treatment.

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