Office-based surgery: advantages, disadvantages, and the nurse's role.
Office-based surgery is a growing trend in surgical services offered to many patients, however, it is not without risk. In knowing the facts about office-based surgery, nurses will be able to assist our patients in the most appropriate decisions regarding their surgical care. This article will present the indications, advantages, and limitations of office-based surgery, as well as the nurse's role in this environment.
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