Making mistakes is part of being human and human error is normal in all areas of life (Bromiley and Mitchell 2009). In some contexts this is of little consequence, but in environments where human safety and well-being are at stake it is vital that such error is minimised. The operating theatre is one such safety critical environment. Research suggests, however, that certain factors predispose to human error. Some or all of these factors may be present in the operating theatre and, therefore, have the potential to compromise patient safety.
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