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So You Need an Operation - Patient Information Podcast Series
If you have just been told that you need an operation, you're now at the start of a surgical journey. It may be a short journey or it may be a long one, but either way this podcast series is here to help you.
These podcasts provide general information only and the opinions expressed are those of the individual presenters. Every person has individual health needs and for specific advice, should seek information from their own doctors.
An operation can be a daunting prospect but there are many things patients can do to optimise...
Not every patient will require a visit to a preoperative clinic, but it is an opportunity to...
Every patient, whether they are attending hospital for day surgery or staying for longer, will...
Most patients having surgery will require a general anaesthetic. Anaesthesiologist, Dr Julia...
Some procedures can be done without general anaesthesia, especially operations like total joint...
In this episode we are joined by two of our most experienced perioperative nurses who are...
Returning to the ward signals the beginning of the postoperative journey. We invited a surgeon and a...
Going home after an operation can be challenging, even after minor surgery. In this episode we...
Prior to surgery, patients are often very concerned about how they will cope with postoperative...
Many patients are asked to take part in clinical trials while they are in hospital or even...
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