The patient should not eat or drink for 6-8 hours before the surgery. It is advisable to inform and check with the doctor about any regular medication being taken, if necessary they should be taken ...
Dear Dr. Roach: Many of our local doctors insist on pre-procedure office visits prior to one-morning outpatient procedures such as rotator cuff surgery, colonoscopy and endoscopy. Since I receive ...
As 2016 approaches, hospitals across the country are looking ahead to January 1 and the start of a mandatory bundled payment initiative. Called the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacements (CCJR) ...
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You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: Many of our local doctors insist on pre-procedure office ...
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