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Why Surgeons Are Writing Their Names on Their Hats—and Taking Selfies

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Why Surgeons Are Writing Their Names on Their Hats—and Taking Selfies
A surgeon is pictured wearing scrubs. iStock
Simon Veazey
Simon Veazey
Freelance Reporter
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At first glance, they look like photos of a Christmas party game—people wearing horrible-looking colorful hats with names and jobs scrawled across their foreheads.

But behind the smiles, the purpose is very serious.

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Simon Veazey
Simon Veazey
Freelance Reporter
Simon Veazey is a UK-based journalist who has reported for The Epoch Times since 2006 on various beats, from in-depth coverage of British and European politics to web-based writing on breaking news.
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