Outpatient Surgery Magazine Archive

Going outpatient? Patients who used to pack overnight bags for these 5 procedures are now home in time for lunch.

Behind closed doors: Who are we to judge our patients? You'll never know the depth of their scars, so try a little tenderness.

Thinking of buying ... Medication safety products and devices. It's time to stop blaming, and start implementing available solutions.

What's hot in orthopedics? 7 neat, new products on display in the exhibit hall of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' Annual Meeting.

Remind yourself of why you chose a career in health care with this Idea That Works from Philadelphia, Pa.

Legal update: It's not easy to deep-six deadwood docs. Forcing out lower-producing physician-owners is fraught with risk.

Editor's Page: More Questions Than Answers - Outpatient Surgery Magazi

Safety starts at the top. Leadership is the first key to prevention.

6 lessons our (near miss) medication error taught us. Injecting a patient with local anesthetic instead of contrast dye was a blessing in disguise.

12 things you didn't know about airway emergencies. They can be difficult to predict and frightening to manage. Here's what you need to keep in mind.