The VA National Center for Patient Safety has developed a free, downloadable pre-procedure evaluation template for procedures that require moderate sedation. The template identifies key features of ...

Dental implant restorations are a long-lasting solution that look and feel just like natural teeth. Getting them requires surgery, but not everyone is ready for the procedure right away. Some people ...

Pre-surgery pregnancy tests can pose ethical questions in the case of producing a positive pregnancy test in states where abortion is banned or restricted, said Dr. Trisha Pasricha, a ...

LANDSTUHL, Germany -- Patient safety is the top priority of the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology, but improving patient satisfaction runs a close second. One particular ...

To be accredited, ASCs are required to ensure all patients have received their advance directives, rights and responsibilities and information about the facility. This poses a challenge as ASCs are ...

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