The phrase
"elective procedure" refers to a medical treatment or surgery that is planned and chosen by the patient, but not considered necessary for immediate health reasons. It is something the patient decides to have done willingly rather than urgently.
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We do not reimburse the costs, fees or expenses associated
for elective procedures, boarding, behavioral modification, training, therapy or medications for behavioral modification.
There are
certain elective procedures both surgical and non surgical that are not covered by health insurance no matter how good it is.
In a medical context, where the patient was incapable of express consent, billing for emergency treatment would be justified, but billing for
unrelated elective procedures would not.
Nate Rose, DVM, DACVS and Brian Rose, DVM, DACVS, provide surgical expertise for complex emergency and
elective procedures including orthopedic and soft - tissue.
We see patients referred from your family veterinarian for
elective procedures as well as patients walking in with emergency conditions like hit by car, fractures, bleeding tumors, and bloat (to name a few).
Vision insurance also won't cover the full cost
of elective procedures like LASIK and PRK, though depending on the plan, you could get partial coverage.
Like most plastic surgeons, Dr. Van Slyke and colleagues required patients to refrain from smoking for at least two weeks
before elective procedures.
Patients who received NSAIDs were younger, had lower levels of co-exiting illnesses, a lower cardiac risk index and had
elective procedures more frequently than those patients who did not receive NSAIDs.
Most European countries see less than 10 % of their dogs speutered, and Norwegian law bans routine speutering (along with
other elective procedures).
These include
elective procedures such as spays and neuters as well as more advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries.
Elective procedures include dewclaw removal, stenotic nares correction, and other procedures that will help your pet's comfort and longevity.
«The focus on reducing waiting times
for elective procedures has resulted in a large group, of mostly elderly patients, becoming seriously under prioritised to the point of neglect in the some NHS hospitals.
Potential complications are rare in healthy pets
undergoing elective procedures but may include drug - induced low blood pressure (hypotension); respiratory or cardiac arrest; loss of airway; fluid overload; acute failure of organs such as the kidneys or liver; neurologic dysfunction such as blindness, coma or death.
But when you collectivize the payment method for routine care and, as happened in the UK, such
elective procedures as tattoo removal, it's no slam dunk that people will come out ahead.
The ADA recommends holding off on
any elective procedures until after baby arrives, just to be on the safe side.
Elective procedures, such as plastic surgery, are not performed during pregnancy.
In some places c - sections can be
an elective procedure for women who don't want to go through labor.
As we've reported before, the US c - section rate is 31.8 %, half of those being
elective procedures, and that rate continues to rise.
«Because bilateral mastectomy is
an elective procedure for unilateral breast cancer [in one breast] and may have detrimental effects in terms of complications and associated costs as well as body image and sexual function, a better understanding of its use and outcomes is crucial to improving cancer care,» according to background information in the article.
«Importantly,
elective procedures are better for patients, too, who experience lower rates of mortality and better outcomes.
Well I'll start by saying I'm 61y / o, and I never thought I'd ever have
elective procedure of my lady bits.
Later, she reviews
the elective procedures she's endured in the pursuit of perfection with the pride of a hunter displaying her trophies.
Some may only cover in - hospital services and non-elective surgeries, while others are specific to more cosmetic and
elective procedures.
Elective procedures are not necessary to keep you alive, but they can be very important for your emotional health and quality of life.
Elective procedures include: infertility treatments, cosmetic surgeries, laser vision correction, dental implants, hip replacement surgery, among others.
Our state - of - the - art surgical suite provides for the performance of a wide variety of surgical procedures, including
elective procedures (spay, neuter, declaw), major abdominal surgery, tumor removals, and cruciate ligament repair.
Elective procedures are usually performed the day following the consultation if compatible with the clients» schedule, or at their earliest convenience.
Wilson noted that experienced rescue groups also know that
elective procedures, such as removing a skin mass, might have to wait.
The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) doesn't support
this elective procedure.
Abdominal surgery is indicated to provide a diagnosis, to establish a prognosis, to provide treatment, or to perform
elective procedures.
Cataract surgery is
an elective procedure and requires a significant time commitment on the owner's part.
Before taking your animal in for
an elective procedure such as tail docking or ear cropping, it is important to talk with your veterinarian about the risks of each medical procedure.
Canine surgical procedures fall into two categories where your dog is concerned,
elective procedures and those that are urgently necessary.
- Pet dentistry should not be
an elective procedure, rather a required component of routine preventative care similar to annual vaccinations, intestinal parasite, and heartworm testing, and nutritional counseling.
Please consult with your veterinarian — and consider your own motives — before putting your puppy through
this elective procedure.
PAWS can not fund routine care, vaccinations or
elective procedures.
If not done for medical reasons, (i.e. present injury, disease) tail docking is considered
an elective procedure.
Most pets will have
an elective procedure (spaying / neutering) or may require surgical intervention for a gastrointestinal obstruction or tumor removal.
These terms and conditions define coverage's, exclusions, pre-existing conditions,
elective procedures, waiting periods, payout caps, yearly caps, per occurrence allowances, breed specific surcharges «i.e., Great Danes», older dog limitations and more.
Whether it is
an elective procedure or an emergency surgery, we do everything possible to keep your pet safe.
Additional services / information: -
Elective Procedures & Major Surgeries including, but not limited to: Orthopedic, Endoscopic, Neurological, Spinal Decompression and Laser Surgery - Consultations in Medicine: including Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Urology, Oncology, Endocrinology, and Ophthalmology - Acupuncture and Holistic Medicine - In House Radiology - Air Conditioned Boarding Facility - Bathing with Complete Flea Control Packages