A customized, team-based strategy significantly reduced unnecessary pre-operative testing for common elective surgeries, according to a new study led by researchers at Ann Arbor-based Michigan ...

Ophthalmology and primary care experts are calling for more structured preoperative consultations, emphasizing better communication between surgeons, anesthesiologists, and referring doctors. They ...

We all want our surgery to go as smoothly as possible, but at what point is it not in our best interest to have lots of preoperative tests ordered?

Orthopedic and primary care experts stress that thorough preparation before a preoperative visit can improve efficiency, safety, and decision-making. Recommendations include compiling medical records, ...

The thinking goes that testing before elective surgery can reduce risks and complications. But, it turns out it may do the opposite.

Every day, patients with an upcoming operation roll up their sleeves for blood tests or get heart and lung tests and scans. But in many cases, they don’t actually need to have these tests, because the ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Sentara will now allow non-COVID patients to have two visitors at its hospitals and emergency rooms in regions where the COVID-19 positivity rate remains below 5% for two ...