An in-clinic abortion, also known as “surgical abortion,” is a one-day medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. It’s usually done in a doctor’s office or an abortion clinic. In-clinic abortion is a ...

Physicians often have unrealistic expectations for successful outcomes of multistep medical procedures, according to a survey conducted by Scott Aberegg, M.D., a University of Utah Health critical ...

Tracheotomy refers to the opening or incision made during a medical procedure to aid breathing, called a tracheostomy. Many people use these terms interchangeably. When used as a synonym for ...

In general, inpatient vs. outpatient care depends on how long you need to be in a hospital or clinic. Outpatient procedures are handled on the same day, while inpatient procedures require overnight or ...