Fourth Quarter 2008, Volume 22, Number 4  Hospital, surgical
center, office, does it matter?   The increase in popularity of
cosmetic surgery over the last decade  Laser surgery, treatment
and options  Ask the Surgeon / Health Tip / What’s New
Hospital, surgical center, office, does it matter?  The location
of your surgery is determined by your physician and depends on
the type of procedure you have scheduled and what privileges the
surgeon has with various facilities. It does matter where you
have your surgery and you should be aware of the options and how
you can ensure you are comfortable with your surgeon’s decision.
Before your procedure, confirm that the facility-hospital,
outpatient center, or office-is accredited by one of the
following organizations: the Accreditation Association for
Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), 847-853-6060 or; the American
Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities
(AAAASF), 888-545-5222 or; the Joint Commission on Accreditation
of Healthcare Organizations