Administrative Responsibilities of Laser Surgery: Financial and Legal Aspects

Abstract

The decision to purchase a laser and implement a laser program in your office or hospital requires sound thinking, decision making, and planning. Providing laser treatments to patients carries with it a commitment to quality care as well as concern for safety of both patients and personnel. This chapter will outline the decisions administrators or managers must make prior to purchasing a laser; legal issues and malpractice implications associated with use of the laser; policies and procedures needed to guide the use of lasers; and education and training of physicians and personnel who use or work with the laser.