title: Beyond cancellations: decreased day of surgery delays from a dedicated preoperative clinic may provide cost savings.
authors.forename: Paul J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: St Jacques
authors.forename: Michael S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Higgins
mesh_terms: D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000191:economics*; D001071:Appointments and Schedules; D017046:Cost Savings / Q000379:methods; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D009873:Operating Rooms / Q000191:economics; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000191:economics*