Case cancellations on the day of surgery: an investigation in an Australian paediatric hospital

Background:  This study investigates case cancellations on the intended day of surgery (DOS) at a paediatric hospital in Melbourne, Australia. The hospital in Melbourne treats over 32 000 inpatients annually and handles both elective and emergency cases.

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