Articles written by Steven Yap
Volume 77 Number 4
Just Culture and the U-TURN Model: Building Safer, Healthier Workplaces in Healthcare
In modern healthcare, mistakes and conflicts are inevitable. What matters is not whether they occur, but rather how organizations respond when they do. A punitive or blame-driven approach drives errors underground and leaves staff demoralized, while a learning-oriented system strengthens safety and trust. Two frameworks—Just Culture and the U-TURN conflict management model—offer complementary solutions.
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Dr. Virginia Apgar: A Leader Born Through Adversity and Innovation (1909–1974)
Dr. Virginia Apgar is a pioneering figure in medicine—not only for her contributions to neonatal care, but also for the resilience and vision that she embodied in a male-dominated field. Her most well-known contribution, the Apgar Score, has become the universal tool for evaluating newborns. Behind this life-saving innovation is a story of determination, adaptability […]
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Clearing the Confusion: New Multisociety Practice Guidance and a Critical Review of GLP-1RA Literature
As of January 2025, GLP-1RAs, including semaglutide and liraglutide, have been approved for weight loss management, with ongoing studies exploring their benefits when used to treat other metabolic conditions and populations. Given the growing popularity of GLP-1RAs, it is crucial for anesthesiologists to understand their perioperative implications.
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