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I Need an Operation... Now What?: A Patient's Guide to a Safe and Successful Outcome - Softcover

Russell, Thomas R., M.D.

 
9781563637001: I Need an Operation... Now What?: A Patient's Guide to a Safe and Successful Outcome

Synopsis

A guide to surgery discusses such topics as finding a qualified surgeon, preparing for the operation, financial aspects of survery, what to expect in the hospital, what happens during surgery, and preparing for the recovery period.

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About the Author

Before Thomas R. Russell, MD, FACS, became the executive director of the American College of Surgeons, the largest international organization of surgeons, he had been a practicing general surgeon. Over his 35-year career, Dr. Russell explained the process of having an operation to thousands of patients. Now, Dr. Russell shares his experience, as both surgeon and patient who's had two successful operations, to answer your questions, ease your fears, and make you an active participant in your healthcare.

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