Do surgeons postpone offer of discretionary surgery when patients are experiencing difficult life events?
Nneoma O DuruTom J CrijnsNneoma DuruSina Ramtinnull nullPublished in: Journal of evaluation in clinical practice (2023)
The observation that a recent DLE is associated with surgeon delay in offer of discretionary surgery reflects that surgeons may prioritize mental and social health in this context.
Keyphrases
- minimally invasive
- coronary artery bypass
- mental health
- end stage renal disease
- healthcare
- newly diagnosed
- public health
- quality improvement
- chronic kidney disease
- ejection fraction
- prognostic factors
- surgical site infection
- peritoneal dialysis
- robot assisted
- patient reported outcomes
- health information
- human health