Postoperative Problems: Preparing For Your Appointment
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Preparing For Your Appointment
To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment.
You can help your health professional diagnose and treat your condition by being prepared to answer the following questions:
- What kind of surgery did you have?
- What type of anesthesia was used?
- How long ago was your surgery?
- When did the symptom or problem start?
- Has anything made the symptom or problem better or worse?
- What prescription and nonprescription medicines or dietary supplements do you take?
- Do you have any health risks?
| Last updated: | January 15, 2007 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Brent Shoji, MD - General Surgery |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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