Pre-op clarity
Why this procedure, what happens if I do nothing, what are the real risks, and what is the realistic chance of benefit?
Patients often still do not understand the operation, likely benefits, major complications, anesthesia risks, alternatives, realistic recovery, or what symptoms stop being “normal post-op”.
Why this procedure, what happens if I do nothing, what are the real risks, and what is the realistic chance of benefit?
General vs regional vs sedation, awareness fears, airway issues, nausea, medication interactions, and higher-risk situations.
Pain, swelling, wound issues, fever, breathlessness, clots, bleeding, immobility, and “is this normal after surgery?”.