Worried About MRSA Before an Operation? A Guide to Pre-Op Screening and Peace of Mind
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….
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….
What if one of the most common reasons for a last-minute surgery cancellation in the UK isn’t a lack of hospital beds, but a simple pre-operative…
Did you know that according to NHS estimates, approximately 1 in 30 people in the UK carry MRSA bacteria on their skin or in their nose, often…
Your surgery date is confirmed. You’ve arranged time off work and planned for recovery, but a single line on the pre-operative checklist can cause…
With an upcoming surgery, you have enough to think about without adding confusion and unexpected expenses to your list. You’ve been told a…
Preparing for surgery can be a time of mixed emotions, and the requirement for an MRSA screening can add an unwelcome layer of stress and confusion….
Preparing for an operation can bring a mix of anticipation and anxiety. The last thing any patient wants is the worry of a last-minute cancellation…
Navigating the instructions for an upcoming surgery can feel overwhelming, particularly the rules around fasting. The traditional “nil by mouth”…
Preparing for an operation can feel overwhelming. Alongside the natural anxiety about the procedure itself, you are often given a list of complex…
The period leading up to a scheduled operation can feel overwhelming. With a list of complex medical instructions to follow, questions about fasting…