Inhoudsopgave
Wat zijn electieve opnames?
Op de electieve opname afdeling wordt u voor uw behandeling of operatie ontvangen en opgenomen. De electieve opname afdeling is op werkdagen geopend tot 11.30 uur. U wordt ontvangen en opgenomen om u klaar te maken voor de behandeling of operatie.
Wat betekent Electief medisch?
Van een electieve behandeling spreekt men als een behandeling uit voorzorg wordt gegeven. Bijvoorbeeld bestraling na een borstsparende operatie, om te voorkomen dat kankercellen die misschien zijn achtergebleven, tot een nieuwe tumor uitgroeien.
What is an elective procedure?
An elective procedure is one intended to improve your quality of life but is not considered urgent. It can usually be safely scheduled in advance. While elective procedures can sometimes be superficial in nature, they can often relate to important health issues. We will discuss some examples of these in more detail below.
What are the different types of elective surgery?
Musculoskeletal surgery: This type of elective procedure includes hip, knee, and other replacement surgeries. Although intended to minimize pain and maximize mobility, these procedures are rarely considered urgent. Exploratory surgery and biopsies: In some cases, doctors may recommend exploratory procedures.
What is the difference between elective and urgent surgery?
“Elective surgeries are different from an urgent or emergency surgery, where the patient has an immediate, possibly life-threatening issue which requires medical attention.” Questions about elective procedures? Elective surgeries can include cosmetic procedures like removing a mole or a wart.
Why are elective surgeries so important?
“Elective surgeries are vital to a patient’s health and well-being,” Dr. Sanz said. “Breast cancer surgery like a mastectomy is critical to address, even though it might not qualify as an emergency procedure needing to be done that same day.” Elective surgeries give doctors the opportunity to work with patients to improve their overall health.