American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 200, Issue 5 , Pages e16-e17 , May 2009

Laparotomy operative note template constructed through a modified Delphi method

Received 20 June 2008 ,Accepted 28 July 2008.

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 This study was supported by a Grant from the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Research Committee.

 The findings of this study have been presented at the following meetings: Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Buena Vista, FL, poster presentation, March 5, 2008; 14th Annual Research Forum, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, April 22, 2008; and University of Michigan Health System 23rd Annual Abram Sager, MD, Lectureship & Senior Resident Research Paper Presentations, Ann Arbor, MI, May 14, 2008.

PII: S0002-9378(08)00879-X

doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.07.061

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 200, Issue 5 , Pages e16-e17 , May 2009

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