Outcomes of Common General Surgery Patients Discharged Over Weekends at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Taif, Saudi Arabia.

Introduction:  The admission of patients on weekends in multiple health centers has been associated with poorer outcomes relative to care provided during regular weekday hours. This study aimed to assess and compare the health outcomes of patients discharged on weekends and weekdays after undergoing surgery in a tertiary hospital in Taif, Saudi Arabia.

Materials And Methods: The data of patients were collected from hospital records in a retrospective manner, and the outcomes were assessed after discharge.