Ready for My Surgery: Be Informed, Stay Safe, and Take Control During Your Journey Through Surgery

Ready for My Surgery puts you in control of your health care by guiding you through the steps you can take in preparing for a successful surgery.This book was written to help patients and their families be well-informed, engaged, and confident in making decisions that affect their health and health care. Better patient outcomes are best achieved when strong connections and meaningful partnerships exist between patients and their health care providers.Through patient stories, insider tips, science-backed information, and comprehensive checklists, you’ll learn how you can play an active role as a partner in your care.