Avoidable causes of cancellation in elective orthopaedic surgery.
As part of an audit of clinical practice in an orthopaedic unit for elective surgery, a study was made of the causes of cancellation of operations. Despite careful liaison with general practitioners, and a booked admission policy, over 6% of patients were cancelled as unsuitable. The results of this...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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1991
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