Some people who need to have surgery have to decide if they’re going to work with a surgeon who operates at the hospital or one who has a freestanding surgical center. The cost is sometimes the deciding factor, but some may wonder if that puts safety at risk.
If you’re facing this decision, there are a few points that you need to think about. These may help you to make the decision about where you should have your surgery.
1. Your medical history impacts your safety
People who have a medical history that includes things like heart problems and those who are obese are at an increased risk of something adverse happening during surgery. This could mean those individuals are poor candidates for procedures outside of a hospital.
2. Shorter post-surgical care is likely
The post-surgical monitoring period might not be as long at a freestanding center as it would be at a hospital. If you’re in the hospital, you can be moved to a room if you need to be monitored for longer than just a few hours after surgery.
3. You may have challenges getting emergency care
A freestanding surgical center is at the mercy of first responders if something goes awry during the procedure. The doctor can do their best to take care of you until the ambulance arrives, but they likely won’t have the equipment necessary to handle every case.
Injuries that occur at a freestanding surgery center can be just as catastrophic as ones at a hospital. In either case, you can choose to seek compensation for the damages you’re dealing with. Nevada law limits how long you have to get your case filed, so act quickly if you want to seek compensation.
