Surgery at end of week 'more risky'

Surgery at end of week 'more risky': People having planned surgery at the end of the week are more likely to die than those having operations at the beginning of the week, research suggests. BBC News

See also:

• If you’re going to get sick, make sure it’s on a Monday: Research reveals death rates are higher for operations performed on Thursdays and Friday The Independent
• NHS risk of death from elective surgery far greater at end of week, study finds The Guardian
• Why you should avoid heart surgery on a Friday: It's the most dangerous times to year to be treated The Daily Mail