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Sep
Sep
A last-minute phone call from the hospital can turn months of preparation for surgery into a stressful delay. If you’re scheduled for a procedure,…
Tag Archives: Pre-Op Screening
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Sep
Sep
Imagine you’re finally approaching your surgery date after months of waiting, only to realize you still need to complete a mandatory MRSA screening….
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Jul
Jul
Did you know that MRSA bacteraemia rates in England have risen by 29.5% since 2018, reaching their highest level in over a decade? If you’re…
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Jul
Jul
Did you know that periprosthetic joint infections carry a five year mortality rate of 21%? This statistic highlights why medical professionals are so…
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Jul
Jul
Imagine receiving a call from your surgical coordinator just days before your procedure, only to find out your admission is at risk because you lack…
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Jun
Jun
What if a positive MRSA result was actually a tool for a safer recovery rather than a reason for your procedure to be cancelled? Finding out you’re a…
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May
May
Could a microscopic bacterium you don’t even know you’re carrying be the single biggest threat to your £7,500 facelift or £5,000 rhinoplasty…
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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…
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Mar
Mar
Imagine receiving a phone call just 48 hours before your scheduled procedure, only to be told your operation is postponed because of a positive swab…
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Mar
Mar
Last Tuesday, Sarah received a phone call she’d been dreading for months: her hip replacement was postponed because of a routine pre-admission swab….