---
title: 'Preference Lists and Picking Cases'
type: 'episode'
url: 'https://doc.social/episodes/preference-lists-and-picking-cases'
show: 'First Case'
show_url: 'https://doc.social/podcasts/first-case'
published: '2021-04-19'
audio: 'https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/firstcase/FC008_-_Preference_Lists_and_Picking_Cases.mp3'
---

# Preference Lists and Picking Cases

Written by Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN and Hank Balch, BS, MDiv

## Summary

This week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series is written by, Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN and Hank Balch, BS, MDiv where they tackle the topic of inaccurate preference lists: "So yes, the best way to solve your preference list and case picking woes is to hardwire a simple process into your workflow and then commit to follow it. But, in order for that to work, you must think about and address the implications for these changes -- be they cultural, technological, or just plain will power. We hope this short article gets you inspired to tackle that preference list project today!...." ------- Articles On-the-Go presents perioperative insights from written articles in a creative, easy to listen, audio format. Think audio book, meets busy Operating Room professional! [#FirstCase](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=firstcase&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6774672828424830976) [#Podcast](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=podcast&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6774672828424830976) [#OperatingRoom](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=operatingroom&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6774672828424830976) [#Surgery](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=surgery&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6774672828424830976) [#ArticlesOnTheGo](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=articlesonthego&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6774672828424830976)