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Submitted by: Patrick Foote
It is important to take time to choose a laser spine facility in which you feel comfortable. Not only will your surgical procedure be performed at this location, but you will also interact with the staff on multiple occasions before, during, and after your surgery. For these reasons and more, it would be worth your while to tour various surgical centers before deciding on a facility so that you can see for yourself which ones are clean, welcoming, and equipped with up-to-date technology.
Which Comes First The Surgeon or the Facility?
Some patients choose a surgeon based on a variety of factors referrals, reputation, credentials, experience, etc. and end up having their surgery performed at the laser spine facility that the surgeon is associated with. Other patients choose a reputable surgical facility, and then decide on a doctor from among the surgeons who work there. Despite the process you go through choosing your facility and your surgeon, it is imperative that you are comfortable with both.
If you are comfortable with your surgeon, but find his or her facility to be subpar:
You may want to reconsider how invested the surgeon is in offering exceptional patient care.
There may be a lack of up-to-date, modern medical equipment available.
There may not be a high enough staff-to-patient ratio to ensure you receive adequate attention.
Financial limitations may be preventing the proper maintenance of the facility, in which case you should wonder if the facility is taking other shortcuts due to budget constraints.
If you are impressed with a surgical facility, but don t feel comfortable with the surgeons on staff:
You are not as likely to receive the caring and attention you deserve during and after your surgery.
You may not get adequate administrative help as you navigate things like insurance and payments.
If the staff does not seem content at or proud of the facility, ask yourself why this may be chances are, it s reason enough for you to avoid that surgery center as well.
Deciding Whether to Stay Local
Another factor that may play a role in how you choose a laser spine facility is location. Unless you live in a city where there are one or more spine surgery centers, you may have to travel for your procedure. How far you want to travel is completely up to you, but below are a few things to consider if choosing an out-of-town or out-of-state facility:
Will you be comfortable staying in a hotel before and after your surgery? You will likely need to stay for several days after your procedure so that you can have a follow-up appointment at the facility.
Does the laser spine facility offer any kind of amenities for out-of-town patients? Ask if they offer shuttle service between your lodgings and the surgical center, comfortable waiting areas for family members, Internet access, or a snack bar.
Other Considerations When Choosing a Laser Spine Facility
Prioritize the factors that are most important to you when choosing a laser spine facility. Consider how strongly you value:
The facility s reputation
The medical staff
Whether or not post-surgical rehabilitation services are offered
The types of procedures being offered
The size of the facility
The facility s accreditations
Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Since laser spine surgery is almost always considered an outpatient procedure, many surgeons perform procedures at ambulatory surgery centers. Your surgeon may have privileges at more than one surgery center, so this gives you the flexibility to choose which facility you prefer without having to sacrifice being treated by a surgeon you trust. Just make sure that any surgery center you choose is accredited by the AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care). This ensures that it is a laser spine facility that adheres to a high set of standards for patient care and medical performance.
About the Author: Patrick Foote is the Director of eBusiness at Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery. Laser Spine Institute is a state-of-the-art
laser spine facility
offering safe and effective outpatient procedures for the treatment of chronic back and neck pain.
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