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Safety First: Patient Selection for Outpatient Arthroplasty

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Video Summary

The video discusses the factors to consider when implementing outpatient joint replacement programs in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). The speaker, who is an owner and director of ASCs, emphasizes the importance of surgeon selection and efficient communication skills. They also highlight the significance of patient education through a standardized pathway and the necessity of a support person during the recovery process. While there are limited risk assessments specific to ASC settings, the speaker suggests that patient willingness to undergo surgery in an ASC plays a crucial role in the success of the program. The video concludes with the speaker sharing their center's exclusion criteria for patient selection and the positive outcomes they have achieved thus far. No credits were mentioned in the video.

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Dr. Geoffrey Van Thiel

Keywords

outpatient joint replacement programs

ambulatory surgery centers

surgeon selection

patient education

recovery process