When it comes to your health, it is important to discuss all treatment
options with your doctor. Here are some questions you may wish to
ask.
Here are some questions you may wish to ask your specialist. Some
of these questions pertain only to surgeons.
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What may happen to me if I do not have the surgery you
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How necessary and how urgent is the recommended surgery? |
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Can you describe exactly what you intend to do? |
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How long have other patients waited for this procedure? |
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What are the risks of the surgery? |
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With regard to the procedure I need, how many do you perform
each year? |
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Is there evidence my condition may worsen while I wait? |
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What should I do if my condition changes while I am waiting
for surgery? |
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How should I prepare for my surgery to ensure there are
no delays once I arrive at the hospital? |
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If my schedule is flexible, can I arrange to be contacted
on short notice if a cancellation occurs? |
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What sort of follow up care will I need when I leave the
hospital? |
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How long will I be away from work or unable to perform
the routine tasks that I now do? |
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Are there any alternatives to the surgery for me? |
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What should I do if I change my mind about having the surgery,
if I need to re-schedule, or if my condition improves and
I feel I no longer require the surgery? |
