Monday 2 June 2014

Death more likely after a weekend operation: Weekly dip in recovery rates worldwide proves need for a ‘seven-day NHS

Death more likely after a weekend operation: Weekly dip in recovery rates worldwide proves need for a ‘seven-day NHS Sick? In need of an operation? Then keep your fingers crossed that your consultant doesn’t schedule your procedure for a weekend afternoon – especially one in February. Patients are up to 17 per cent more likely to die if they are admitted at the weekend, an unprecedented global study has revealed. The Independent

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