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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…
Tag Archives: surgery preparation
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May
May
Last Tuesday, Sarah discovered her elective surgery was only 72 hours away, but her required pre-operative MRSA screening had been overlooked. The…
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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…
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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…
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Apr
Apr
Did you know that research published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia suggests up to 80% of patients experience significant anxiety before an…
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Apr
Apr
Could a single date on a lab report be the only thing standing between you and your scheduled surgery? You’ve likely spent months waiting for your…
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Mar
Mar
What if a simple three-day delay in receiving your test results meant your long-awaited surgery was cancelled just as you arrived at the hospital?…
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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
You’ve waited 18 weeks for your NHS surgery date, only to receive a phone call explaining that your pre-operative swab came back positive for MRSA….
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Mar
Mar
Imagine receiving a phone call from your NHS pre-assessment clinic just days before your scheduled procedure, only to hear that your screening swab…