Designing surgical spaces to last
Surgery departments must be especially adaptable to accommodate fast advancements in medicine and technology, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
When healthcare facilities with 50-year life spans are designed, surgery departments must be especially adaptable to accommodate fast advancements in medicine and technology, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. The key is flexibility.
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October 9, 2015
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Architecture
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