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Question to Ask Before Your Surgery
 

Courtesy of Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), here are some questions you can ask your physician before you have surgery:

 

  • What operation are you recommending?
  • Why do I need the operation?
  • Are there alternatives to surgery?
  • What are the benefits of having the operation?
  • What are the risks of having the operation?
  • What if I don’t have this operation?
  • Where can I get a second opinion?
  • What has been your experience in doing this operation?
  • What kind of anesthesia will I need?
  • How long will it take me to recover?

For additional information about health care quality and safety, you can download a list of releavant websites to visit:

 

Health Care Quality and Safety Web Site List
For Patients
Patient Policies
Quality and Patient Safety
Before Your Surgery
Get Involved With Your Care
Medication Safety Pledge
Pain Management Guidelines
Preventing Infections
Talking About Prescriptions
 


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