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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.

09 Feb 2024
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An operation can be a daunting prospect but there are many things patients can do to optimise...

12 Mar 2024
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Not every patient will require a visit to a preoperative clinic, but it is an opportunity to...

12 Mar 2024
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Every patient, whether they are attending hospital for day surgery or staying for longer, will...

12 Mar 2024
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Most patients having surgery will require a general anaesthetic. Anaesthesiologist, Dr Julia...

12 Mar 2024
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Some procedures can be done without general anaesthesia, especially operations like total joint...

12 Mar 2024
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In this episode we are joined by two of our most experienced perioperative nurses who are...

12 Mar 2024
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Returning to the ward signals the beginning of the postoperative journey. We invited a surgeon and a...

12 Mar 2024
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Going home after an operation can be challenging, even after minor surgery. In this episode we...

12 Mar 2024
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Prior to surgery, patients are often very concerned about how they will cope with postoperative...

12 Mar 2024
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Many patients are asked to take part in clinical trials while they are in hospital or even...