How to Create an Exceptional Hand Surgery Patient Experience with WALANT

This article provides practical tips that surgeons can use to improve their patient experience with wide awake local anesthesia no tourniquet hand surgery. The difference between patient satisfaction and patient experience is explained. Delivering a superior patient experience leads to better outcom...

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Published in:Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open 2022-11, Vol.10 (11), p.e4681-e4681
Main Authors: Brutus, Jean Paul, Lalonde, Donald H.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:This article provides practical tips that surgeons can use to improve their patient experience with wide awake local anesthesia no tourniquet hand surgery. The difference between patient satisfaction and patient experience is explained. Delivering a superior patient experience leads to better outcomes for patients, less postoperative complications, and a better quality of life and practice for the surgeon. Practical tips are presented, broken down into the preoperative, operative, and postoperative phases. Surgeons who commit to improving their patient experience will enjoy superior outcomes, patient loyalty, more fulfillment, and a rejuvenated sense of purpose.
ISSN:2169-7574
2169-7574
DOI:10.1097/GOX.0000000000004681