The following article was written by Stephanie Martin, RN, BSN, CNOR, administrator of St. Augustine (Fla.) Surgery Center.The challenge of contacting every patient before surgery is one that falls on ...

A pre-assessment nurse who was redeployed to a mortuary during the Covid-19 peak has told of her experience and how she became the go-to for families who were unable to visit their deceased loved ones ...

You have a pre assessment appointment and some tests before your operation. This is to make sure you are well enough for surgery and that you know how to prepare for it. You will also meet members of ...

Your pre assessment appointment prepares you for your operation. This usually happens in the 2 weeks before your surgery. At your appointment the pre assessment team may: ask you questions about your ...

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