David B. Mayer shares a powerful story from his time as an anesthesia resident, when a wrong-side surgery — and the decision to stay silent afterward — shaped his lifelong commitment to honesty, transparency, and patient safety. Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main page. My guest for Episode #70 of … Continue reading The Surgical Mistake That Changed a Doctor’s Life: Dr. David Mayer on Honesty and Patient Safety