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Old 05-07-2008, 09:28   #4
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't we find increases in morbidity/mortality with off-hours surgery in civilian hospitals as well? I have often heard surgeons citing this difference as a reason to admit the patient and schedule a non-elective surgery for a day or two later.

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