European journal of anaesthesiology
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Current thinking about patient safety emphasises the causal relationship between working conditions, referred to as latent risk factors (LRFs), and the quality of clinical care. ⋯ LRFs are important correlates of the well-being of anaesthesia staff. Important differences between the different members of the anaesthesia team emerged in the set of LRFs that affect their well-being. These differences should be taken into account both in research and intervention projects.