Help vitrectomy patients recover at home with this Idea That Works from San Diego, California.

Surgeons' Lounge: Calling a cab. Would You Let a Patient Take a Taxi Home Alone?

Surgical tech at military center faces allegations of fondling 3 women. Patients say the man inappropriately touched them as they awoke from surgery.

Keep discharge instructions crisp and consistent with this Idea That Works from Boston, Massachusetts.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.