BADS Day Surgery Target — FRCA Final MCQ

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BADS national target: what proportion of elective procedures should be day cases?

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Correct answer: D — 75% or more

BADS target ≥75% elective procedures as day cases. Many specialties exceed: ophthalmology ~95%, urology ~75%. Advantages: reduced HAI, earlier mobilisation, patient satisfaction, cost savings (~50% less than inpatient). Main barriers are organisational.

Reference: BADS – 2023 – National benchmarking targets