Clinical Review
Medical Reasons for Same-Day Cancellations in Ophthalmic Surgery at a VA Hospital
Fed Pract. 2010 August;27(8):17
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April Maa, MD and Brian R. Sullivan, MD
Dr. Maa is an assistant professor in the Ophthalmology Department at the Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Sullivan is an associate professor of ophthalmology at the Dallas VA Medical Center, Texas.
Canceling surgery at the last minute wastes resources, time, and effort of all involved. Determining why late cancellations occur is the first step in remedying the problem.