The doctor's office is the best setting for most cutaneous procedures.

The doctor's office is the best setting for most cutaneous procedures.
Dermatol Online J. 2019 Jan 15;25(1):
Authors: Anderson HJ, Keller M
Abstract
Although most dermatologic procedures are done in an office setting, some providers are performing them instead in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). This relocation of care comes with significantly higher expenses for patients and insurers. Compounding the issue of increased costs is the paucity of evidence demonstrating better outcomes associated with the use of ASCs. The most common cutaneous procedures have low complication rates when performed in an office setting and regular use of ASCs for these procedures is not justified.
PMID: 30710897 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Dermatol Online J - January 15, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Anderson HJ, Keller M Tags: Dermatol Online J Source Type: research