Patient safety is the prevention of errors and adverse effects to patients associated with health care.
Questions to ask your Plastic Surgeon :Here is a brief checklist of questions you can ask your surgeon during the consultation. This is important to ensure your safety and satisfaction while contemplating a plastic surgical procedure :
Plastic surgical procedures may require sedation or general anesthesia. Therefore, a full medical history including diagnostic tests is recommended. Part of this medical history requires that you provide candid answers to questions about your general state of health, including :
Before surgery, you must follow all of your plastic surgeon's instructions. This may include :
On the day of surgery, you may be asked to :
Follow all the postoperative instructions carefully. Your cooperation will influence the outcome of your surgery.