Is it common to have proceedure done in a doctors office? I am having breast augmentation. It seems difficult to find a surgeon who works out of a hospital. I understand that it is far more expensive in a hospital but aren't there more risks at the office and, what happens in the event of an emergency?
Answer: Hospitals are not always more expensive Hospitals provide safe environments for patients, regardless of the procedure. It is hard to argue that an outpatient surgery center or doctor's office surgery suite is safer. Costs do vary depending on the facility but there are certainly cost effective hospitals, especially for short procedures like a breast augmentation.
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Answer: Hospitals are not always more expensive Hospitals provide safe environments for patients, regardless of the procedure. It is hard to argue that an outpatient surgery center or doctor's office surgery suite is safer. Costs do vary depending on the facility but there are certainly cost effective hospitals, especially for short procedures like a breast augmentation.
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Answer: Office verses hospital; Is it common to have procedure done in a doctors office? Thank you for your questions. It is possible to have a procedure done in a plastic surgeon's office. It has become quite commonplace for plastic surgeons to have their own independent surgery center associated with the office where they see patients. These operating rooms have the ability to transfer patients in cases of emergency to a hospital that they have privileges to operate. As far as safety, a greater emphasis should be placed on the physicians (both surgeon and anesthesiologist) taking care of you than the physical location, as a board certified plastic surgeon who has their own center must have it credentialed with a licensing body that ensures the center is safe and appropriate for patient care. Hope this helps
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Answer: Office verses hospital; Is it common to have procedure done in a doctors office? Thank you for your questions. It is possible to have a procedure done in a plastic surgeon's office. It has become quite commonplace for plastic surgeons to have their own independent surgery center associated with the office where they see patients. These operating rooms have the ability to transfer patients in cases of emergency to a hospital that they have privileges to operate. As far as safety, a greater emphasis should be placed on the physicians (both surgeon and anesthesiologist) taking care of you than the physical location, as a board certified plastic surgeon who has their own center must have it credentialed with a licensing body that ensures the center is safe and appropriate for patient care. Hope this helps
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June 16, 2015
Answer: Office Based Augmentation Explore and understand the credentials of both the facility and the anesthesia provider before proceeding. Having your procedure at a hospital should guarantee a minimum safety standard; however, you will likely pay more for this location.
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June 16, 2015
Answer: Office Based Augmentation Explore and understand the credentials of both the facility and the anesthesia provider before proceeding. Having your procedure at a hospital should guarantee a minimum safety standard; however, you will likely pay more for this location.
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June 16, 2015
Answer: Office verses hospital; Is it common to have procedure done in a doctors office Hi.. thank you for the question.... Some PS do these types of procedures in the office.. In my practice i prefer to do this in a OR... is safety and more comfortable even for the patient.
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June 16, 2015
Answer: Office verses hospital; Is it common to have procedure done in a doctors office Hi.. thank you for the question.... Some PS do these types of procedures in the office.. In my practice i prefer to do this in a OR... is safety and more comfortable even for the patient.
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June 16, 2015
Answer: Office vs Hospital Hello, and thanks for the question. As you have seen in the previous answers, office based surgery for cosmetic procedures is very common. Though it is partially cost driven, most surgeons also love to operate in their own center where they have control of the entire process and the team itself. Things tend to go very smoothly when the whole process is standardized, and the team (anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists, circulating nurses, surgical technicians) is the same group day after day. Everyone in the room is familiar with everyone else, and each person knows the sequence and there are no surprises. This type of situation is harder to recreate in a hospital or surgical center, due to scheduling and staffing issues that occur daily.At the same time, you must do your homework and make sure that your surgeon is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He or she should be operating in a facility that has been certified by one of several organizations that look at and certify operating rooms and the processes involved in caring for surgical patients (JCAHO, AAAASF, or AAASF). These all require a transfer policy to a nearby hospital if necessary, but they also require each facility to have the necessary equipment to treat and stabilize a patient in case of an emergency, and the staff must also have this type of training (ACLS).Hope this helps!
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June 16, 2015
Answer: Office vs Hospital Hello, and thanks for the question. As you have seen in the previous answers, office based surgery for cosmetic procedures is very common. Though it is partially cost driven, most surgeons also love to operate in their own center where they have control of the entire process and the team itself. Things tend to go very smoothly when the whole process is standardized, and the team (anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists, circulating nurses, surgical technicians) is the same group day after day. Everyone in the room is familiar with everyone else, and each person knows the sequence and there are no surprises. This type of situation is harder to recreate in a hospital or surgical center, due to scheduling and staffing issues that occur daily.At the same time, you must do your homework and make sure that your surgeon is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He or she should be operating in a facility that has been certified by one of several organizations that look at and certify operating rooms and the processes involved in caring for surgical patients (JCAHO, AAAASF, or AAASF). These all require a transfer policy to a nearby hospital if necessary, but they also require each facility to have the necessary equipment to treat and stabilize a patient in case of an emergency, and the staff must also have this type of training (ACLS).Hope this helps!
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