Visit these sites for the answers to your questions about surgical care.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Having Surgery? What You Need to Know
Quick Tips—When Planning for Surgery
What to Ask Before Surgery
American College of Surgeons
Finding a Qualified Surgeon
What Is Correct-Site Surgery?
When You Need an Operation
American Society of Anesthesiologists
Anesthesia and You
Anesthesia for Ambulatory Surgery [pdf]
When Your Child Needs Anesthesia
Joint Commission
Help Prevent Errors in Your Care: for Surgical Patients [pdf]
Tips for Patients to Prevent Wrong Site Surgery
National Institute on Aging
Talking with Your Doctor [pdf or order print copy]
National Library of Medicine/Patient Education Institute
Preparing for Surgery [multimedia tutorial]
Surgical Care Improvement Project
Tips for Safer Surgery [pdf]
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