In this Book
- A Patient's Guide to Surgery
- Book
- 2015
- Published by: University of Pennsylvania Press
In a Patient's Guide to Surgery, Dr. Edward L. Bradley III explains all you need to know to prepare yourself for the surgical experience. This book describes how you can actively participate in the decision-making process and, as a result, improve your chances for successful surgery and recovery.
A Patient's Guide to Surgery also lists specific questions you should consider when evaluating a doctor, a hospital, or a prepaid health plan.
Table of Contents
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- Introduction
- pp. 1-8
- 1. An Overview of Surgery
- pp. 9-16
- 2. "You Need an Operation"
- pp. 17-24
- 3. Survival and Success
- pp. 25-29
- 4. Expectations
- pp. 30-36
- 5. How Surgeons Are Made
- pp. 37-43
- 6. Choosing a Surgeon
- pp. 44-54
- 7. Second Thoughts
- pp. 55-63
- 8. Surgical Fees
- pp. 64-76
- 9. Choosing a Hospital
- pp. 77-90
- 10. Pain Control
- pp. 91-101
- 11. Your Operation: Before and After
- pp. 102-118
- 12. Operations and Observations
- pp. 119-168
- 13. Quality Control
- pp. 169-186
Additional Information
Copyright
1995
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