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and informed decisions about cost and resource allocation. Together, we can share our strategies and implement the changes that need to happen — to benefit our environment and our patients.


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About the author


Dr Thomas Needs trained in medicine and anatomy at the Hull York Medical School before practicing in surgery in London and South England. He joined Incision in 2019 where he now works as Creative Director.


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