Why has there been an increase in the number of procedures undertaken in ambulatory/short stay settings in recent years?
a. The national bowel screening program has resulted in a significant increase in the number of colonoscopies being performed.
b. The risk of patients developing a hospital-acquired infection (HAI) has been the main driver for the increase in the number of procedures undertaken on a day only basis.
c. Patient demand for more minimally invasive, pain-free procedures has driven the technological innovations to achieve this.
d. Escalating demand for an increasing range of procedures and the development of a variety of day only models of care has driven the growth.
ANS: D
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