Measuring the impact of delayed access to elective cholecystectomy through patient ’s cost-utility: an observational cohort study

ConclusionsThere is a need to focus on minimizing loss of quality of life for patients affected by delayed surgeries. Faced with equal delayed access to elective surgery, triage may need to prioritize older patients to maximize their health over their remaining life years.
Source: International Journal for Quality in Health Care - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research