A multicenter study on definitive surgery for isolated hip fracture within 24 hours.

Introduction: Isolated hip fractures (IHFs) in the elderly are high-frequency, life-altering events. Definitive surgery ≤24 hours of admission is associated with improved outcomes. An IHF process management guideline (IHF-PMG) to expedite definitive surgery ≤24 hours was developed for a multihospital network.

The Perspective of a Breast Cancer Patient: A Survey Study Assessing Needs and Expectations.

Background Patient satisfaction is one of the key indicators of health care quality. We aim to identify patient's needs and expectations in a breast cancer clinic to provide patient-centered care and better overall satisfaction.  Methods A 17-item survey was administered to 110 patients at a breast cancer clinic.