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Making Decisions about Surgery

 


Some surgery has to be done right away. But most surgery is not an emergency. That means you have time to talk with your doctor and decide what is best for you.

No surgery, not even minor surgery, is risk-free. To decide if a procedure is right for you, learn about it and its possible benefits and risks. Research shows that patients who know the facts about surgery and other treatments can better work with their doctors to make decisions based on science and on what the patient prefers. The result? A more satisfied patient.


Here are some questions you may want to ask your doctor or surgeon:

  • Do I really need this surgery?  Is there some other way to treat my condition?
  • What will happen if I wait until later to have surgery?  Or never have it at all?
  • How often does this type of surgery help my kind of problem? How much does it help?
  • Where will the surgery be performed?
  • Does the surgeon, hospital, or surgery center have a lot of experience with this kind of procedure?
  • Is the surgeon experienced and qualified to perform the surgery?
  • What complications or side effects might I have?
  • What kind of pain might I have?  How will it be treated?
  • How long will it take me to recover?  Will I need help at home?
  • What kind of help?
  • How much does the surgery cost?
  • Will my health plan pay?





 
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