what are patient factors

what are patient factors

Exposes 5 Costly Patient‑Side Factors Behind Elective Surgery Cancellations

In 2023, 27% of scheduled elective surgeries in Portugal were missed because patients failed to arrive, exposing a critical no-show rate. The five most costly patient-side factors behind elective surgery cancellations are patient no-shows, uncontrolled hypertension, pre-operative anxiety, medication non-adherence, and incomplete consent documentation. Medical Disclaimer: This article is for