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Opportunity.

R K Spence
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Opportunities abound in all we see and do. We must view life as filled with opportunities if we are to take advantage of all that life has to offer. The future of surgery and the monetarization of healthcare may seem grim to some, but to those who see the opportunities in these changes and prepare for the evolution in surgical practice through education and discipline will go the leadership roles.

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R K Spence. 1999. Opportunity.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9610(98)00305-5

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