"This article was first published in the Spring 2024 issue of Critical Connections.

Every member of the critical care team, regardless of primary discipline, comes to the intensive care unit (ICU) after rigorous education and training, which are heavily focused on the knowledge and skills required to care for critically ill and injured patients. With patient lives at stake, a focus on clinical knowledge and skills makes sense. However, are these skills enough to succeed in today’s complex ICU clinical environment?

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