FAQ
You are most likely to have questions at two stages:
Remember also that you can get further information at any time before you are admitted to hospital from the Internet. Here are a selection of useful sites for you to explore:
Royal College of Surgeons – this website has a section with patient information.
Patient UK – has information provided by GPs and Nurses during consultations.
Royal College of Anaesthetists – this website has a section for patients answering many of the questions you are likely to have have about anaesthesia.
Clinical Knowledge Summaries (formerly PRODIGY) is a reliable source of evidence-based information and practical ‘know how’ about the common conditions managed in primary care.
Best Health – a dedicated website of patient information developed by the British Medical Association.
NHS Direct – has an online health encyclopaedia and A-Z of illnesses and conditions.
