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May
May
What if your long-awaited surgery is cancelled just hours before the theatre door opens because of a single missing lab report? It’s a common fear…
Tag Archives: Patient Guide
08
May
May
Did you know that between 1% and 3% of the UK population carry MRSA on their skin without ever feeling unwell? If you’re preparing for an upcoming…
02
May
May
Could a simple swab collected in your own bedroom really be the key to keeping your surgery date on track? Many patients worry that choosing reliable…
30
Apr
Apr
What if your long awaited surgery was cancelled on the very morning of the procedure because of a simple administrative oversight or an undetected…
27
Apr
Apr
Imagine you are three days into your recovery at home after a successful procedure. You notice a slight pinkness around your incision and feel a…
26
Apr
Apr
Imagine you’re three days into your recovery at home, looking at your surgical site and wondering if that slight pinkness is normal. Is it just the…
15
Apr
Apr
Imagine you are preparing for a scheduled surgery next Tuesday, but a single line on your lab report brings your plans to a sudden standstill. Seeing…
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Apr
Apr
Could a minor error during your pre-admission screening be the hidden cause behind a postponed surgery date? It’s completely normal to feel a sense…
12
Apr
Apr
Last month, a patient preparing for a routine procedure at an NHS trust was told they were an MRSA carrier, a discovery that affects approximately 3%…
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Apr
Apr
Did you know that approximately 1 in 30 people in the UK are currently “colonised” with MRSA, meaning they carry the bacteria on their skin without…