There are changes afoot in healthcare - the signs point to radical change: former neurologist and CEO of various acute care hospitals, Dr. Maarten J. Rutgers shows how the healthcare system is undergoing fundamental change. More and more medical procedures that used to be performed on an inpatient basis can now be carried out safely on an outpatient basis. Using case studies and the latest scientific findings from the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Germany, Rutgers explains how this development is improving patient care while reducing the burden on hospitals. This book is a groundbreaking guide for physicians, decision-makers, and patients interested in more efficient and patient-centered healthcare.