Variation in the care of surgical conditions

This Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care series reports on unwarranted regional variation in the care of several conditions for which surgery is one important treatment option. Unwarranted variation is the differences in care that are not explained by patient needs or preferences. Each report begins with...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Goodney, Philip P., author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lebanon, N.H. : The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice 2015.
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Sumario:This Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care series reports on unwarranted regional variation in the care of several conditions for which surgery is one important treatment option. Unwarranted variation is the differences in care that are not explained by patient needs or preferences. Each report begins with an examination of the underlying condition, the available treatment options before surgery, and the role of shared decision-making. The care during surgery is then presented, including aspects of quality, risks, and costs. The next section is concerned with the care of patients after surgery, including hospital readmissions and ambulatory care.
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