Doctor’s offices in states with no regulation may perform surgery solely under the medical license of the physician with no formal licensing or accreditation requirements. Some doctors choose to be voluntarily accredited by one of three agencies that perform the inspections, but the process can cost several thousand dollars. Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins
A pretty in-depth look at this issue. Lacks a tie-into the current health care reform debate, but is interesting and important non-the-less.
Informative overview of some of the risks associated with outpatient surgery, and efforts underway to regulate these procedures at the state level. This report is factual and well sourced, with useful tips on what patients can do to address these risks.
The article provides valuable information. It addresses risks during surgery and how to minimize them, written in a clear and straightforward way.
Personally, I would still prefer outpatient surgery, even if it is not in hospital outpatient departments.
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