Making a visit to the operating room is not on the top ten lists of things to do in your lifetime. In fact it can be downright scary to be there. The staff in the operating is keenly aware of this fact and they are there not only to participate in the surgery but also
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By Dr. Kenneth Rothaus Abuse of prescriptions for opioid-based painkillers is becoming the focus of increased regulatory activity on the federal and state levels. For example, as of March 27th in New York State paper prescriptions will become a thing of the past. All physicians practicing in New York must e-prescribe. This is in addition
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Length of Stay is the number of days that government-based and private insurance companies have determined you should remain in the hospital based on your diagnosis Hospital reimbursement is based on this predetermined length of stay. Planning for discharge and any required support (nursing, equipment, etc) should begin as soon as possible as hospitals will
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