Although some patients may benefit from short-stay models of care, others, who are typically older and frailer, are likely to be disadvantaged. It is imperative that we place the interests of patients at the forefront of their care.
In our 'Short Stay Arthroplasty – the Australian experience' webinar, panellists debated the benefits of same-day or short-stay arthroplasty for patients.
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The Australian Financial Review have highlighted that while short stay models encourage patients to recuperate and rehabilitate in their own home and save private health fund money, it may not always be in the patient’s best interest.
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