Bailey H A, Pappas J J, Gay E C
Laryngoscope. 1978 Oct;88(10):1612-6. doi: 10.1288/00005537-197810000-00007.
Results of over two years' experience with an outpatient surgical center within a private otolaryngology clinic have demonstrated several advantages. Discussed herein are the history of outpatient surgical centers, and the development of our within clinic O.P.S.C. (Outpatient Surgery Center). Developmental stages described include investigation of liability exposure, securing state health department approval, enactment of state legislation, staffing, equipment, and obtaining third party carrier approval. Advantages to the patient, otolaryngologist, community, and third party carriers are enumerated. Statistics regarding types and numbers of procedures performed and types of anesthesia used are included. Experience with the O.P.S.C. indicates that it is a means of improving the delivery of otolaryngological surgical care.
在一家私立耳鼻喉科诊所内的门诊手术中心积累的两年多经验显示出了若干优势。本文讨论了门诊手术中心的历史，以及我们诊所内门诊手术中心（Outpatient Surgery Center，简称O.P.S.C.）的发展情况。所描述的发展阶段包括责任风险调查、获得州卫生部门批准、州立法的颁布、人员配备、设备以及获得第三方保险公司批准。文中列举了对患者、耳鼻喉科医生、社区和第三方保险公司的优势。还包括了所实施手术的类型和数量以及所用麻醉类型的统计数据。门诊手术中心的经验表明，它是改善耳鼻喉科手术护理服务的一种方式。
