Ambulatory surgery centres: a potential solution to a chronic problem
David Pace, Chelsea Hounsell, Darrell Boone
Abstract
Long wait times for elective surgery in Canada have been a persistent problem for many years and the recent pandemic has made the situation substantially worse. Current evidence suggests that ambulatory surgery centres are more cost-effective and efficient in the delivery of ambulatory surgical services than larger institutions. We explore the merits of a network of publicly funded ambulatory surgery centres.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAmbulatoryAmbulatory carePandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Medical emergencySurgeryIntensive care medicineHealth careInternal medicineDiseaseEconomic growthEconomicsInfectious disease (medical specialty)Clinical practice guidelines implementationHealthcare Operations and Scheduling OptimizationSurgical Simulation and Training