About The Study: In this retrospective multi-institutional study, patients who underwent surgery immediately preceding the weekend had a significantly increased risk of complications, readmissions, and mortality compared with those treated after the weekend. Further study is needed to understand differences in care that may underpin these observations and ensure that patients receive high-quality care regardless of the day of the week.
Corresponding author: To contact the corresponding author, Raj Satkunasivam, M.D., M.S., email raj.satkunasivam@gmail.com.
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(doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.58794)
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