Scientists are working on further studies to back the data
As part of a recent research project, scientists assert that there is a particular day in the week you should really strive to avoid scheduling surgery.
To be frank, surgery is surgery after all – if you require an operation, it surely shouldn’t matter which day you undergo it as long as it’s completed promptly to guarantee a return to a hopefully healthy life. Right?
Well, based on a recent study, individuals admitted to the hospital on one specific day of the week face a significantly greater likelihood of death.
Whether it’s a hip replacement or a more complex procedure, those who have surgery on a Friday are reportedly 10 percent more at risk of dying.
Referred to as the ‘weekend effect’, researchers believe that the increased mortality rate is attributed to a shortage of senior personnel available to work on Saturdays and Sundays – the period post-op care significantly matters for patients.
There’s one day you’ll want to avoid surgery, according to one study (Getty Stock Photo)
Additionally, the study indicates that fewer auxiliary services, such as scans and tests, are accessible for patients over the weekend.