Cancellation of operations in Saudi Arabian hospitals: Incidence, reasons and suggestions for improvements

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Khalid Obaid Dhafar · Al Noor Hospitals

Mutaliq A Ulmalki A Ulmalki · Al Noor Hospitals

Mohammad A Felemban · Al Noor Hospitals

Mohammed E Mahfouz · Al Noor Hospitals

Mustafa J Baljoon · Al Noor Hospitals

Zohair Jamil Gazzaz · Al Noor Hospitals

Mukhtiar Baig ·

Abstract

Present study found 7.6% cancelation rate in Makkah region hospitals and three most common causes for cancellations were patients related, facility related and improper work-up.

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Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Hospital Admissions and Outcomes

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Published in: Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences

Volume 31, Issue 5, pp. 1027-32

DOI: 10.12669/pjms.315.7932

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Cancellation of operations in Saudi Arabian hospitals: Incidence, reasons and suggestions for improvements

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