What questions should I ask my surgeon before an operation?
In this article we will describe what questions should I ask my surgeon before an operation.
The Big Question (i.e. most important one) – “would you have this operation?”
If there is any pause, or ifs and buts, this may not be a great idea – and you should ask for other options to be explained to you.
5 more big questions to ask before an operation
1. What is your name, and are you going to do the operation?
What grade are you, and how many have you done on your own? Can you show me any performance data?
2. Why do I need this operation?
And how will the operation be carried out? How likely is it to work? In percentage terms please
3. What are other treatment options?
And is this operation the best option for me?
4. What are the risks, benefits and possible complications?
Please go through them slowly
5. What will happen if I don’t have this operation?
Please tell me all possibilities if I choose not to have it.
Summary
We have described what questions should I ask my surgeon before an operation. We hope it has been helpful.
