North American Spine Society released a patient safety position statement outlining education, training and competency principles for physicians performing spine interventions.
The statement was developed after a review of current training pathways and discussions with leadership from surgical and nonsurgical spine societies, according to a Sept. 25 organization news release shared with Becker’s.
The NASS said physicians performing spine interventions should complete structured education and clinical training that includes supervised procedural experience and objective assessment of competency before performing procedures independently.
Minimum case requirements may be one component of training alongside supervision and demonstrated competency. Educational courses should complement rather than replace structured clinical experience, according to the statement.
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