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Not the retiring type. Many OR nurses are working into their golden years — and showing no signs of slowing down.

Twenty percent of surgeons didn't wash their hands in bathroom. Danish study observed hand hygiene gap -- at American College of Surgeons' conference.

The anesthesiologist in Joan Rivers's fatal endoscopy revealed. Renuka Reddy Bankulla, MD, no longer works at Yorkville Endoscopy.

Severely burned patient sues physicians and hospital. Electrocautery device ignited oxygen that had built up around her face.

Texas gynecologist accused of sexual misconduct, neglect. Doc accused of medical neglect and having sexual relationships with 4 patients, one of whom he was married to.

What were Outpatient Surgery Magazine's Most popular online stories of 2014? We look back at our 10 most-read news items of the year.

Chinese providers pay steep price for surgical selfies. Chinese hospital administrators demoted, staff members docked 3 months' pay.

Make the pre-op process more pleasant. 5 ways to make surgery a hassle-free experience for patients.

Intubate with care. Nothing ruins a patient's surgical experience like broken teeth, cut lips and airway bleeding.

I am a surgeon, I am a patient. Lessons learned from my time on the table.

Jury decides against doctor who suffered brain damage after surgery. Neurologist claims that anesthesia overdose left her unable to continue working.

Post-Op perks. Catering to patients until the moment they head home leaves a lasting impression.

A patient-centric approach to facility design. Montefiore Medical Center has every step covered.

Why patient-centered care matters. A follow-up phone call with Sandra Myerson, MBA, MS, BSN, RN

"Why do you keep it so cold in here?" A warm patient is a happy -- and healthy -- patient.

Surgery center office manager admits to stealing more than $150,000. She allegedly used the surgery center's expense accounts to pay for personal expenses.

Suit accuses physician of lying about coverage, endangering patient. Patient claims surgeon steered her to his ASC, where procedure to remove fetus went awry.

Feds crack down on insurance fraud scheme. Florida biller's Ohio ASC scammed millions from private payors.

Compounding center officials accused of second-degree murder. Fourteen face charges related to 2012 fungal meningitis outbreak.