In many institutions, when a patient is scheduled for surgery, the patient is contacted before the procedure and given instructions as to how to prepare for the surgery. This may be done by staff ...

A nurse's questions to a patient at her hysterectomy ... "She overstepped and stressed you out right before surgery—a highly stressful procedure. You are at peace with your decision, and this ...

If you have Sjogren’s syndrome, notify your surgeon, anesthesiologist, and recovery room nurses of your condition and request ... By taking proactive steps to prepare for surgery, you will increase ...

Labor and delivery units that are adequately staffed by nurses have lower cesarean birth rates, according to new research ...

Actively preparing for major surgery by exercising and improving diet is associated with fewer complications. Read more.

A history and physical to provide medical clearance for surgery and anesthesia may be done by the patient's primary care provider or it may be done by the surgeon, depending on the patient's state ...