A weekend orthopaedic initiative list scheme

The feasibility and safety of running an elective orthopaedic service at the weekend is demonstrated. Weekend timing of such surgery appears to be very popular with patients. The cost of not assessing patients pre-operatively in terms of theatre time lost is shown.

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Published in:Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 1992-01, Vol.74 (1 Suppl), p.6-8
Main Authors: Mackinnon, J G, Smith, D, Dixon, J H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ambulatory Care - organization & administration
Female
Humans
Male
Orthopedics - economics
Orthopedics - organization & administration
Time Factors
United Kingdom
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Summary:The feasibility and safety of running an elective orthopaedic service at the weekend is demonstrated. Weekend timing of such surgery appears to be very popular with patients. The cost of not assessing patients pre-operatively in terms of theatre time lost is shown.
ISSN:0035-8843