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08PI – 0001    I Need an Operation...Now What? A Patient’s Guide to a Safe and Successful Outcome

by Thomas R. Russell, MD, FACS, Executive Director, American College of Surgeons

Are you or a family member considering an operation? Research shows that people who are well-informed about their treatment options enjoy a better outcome and are more satisfied with their results.

I Need an Operation...Now What?, written by Thomas R. Russell, MD, FACS, Executive Director of the American College of Surgeons, gives you the information you need to steer you in the direction of having a successful surgical experience, with the best possible results. Written in patient-friendly, non-technical language, this book is designed to help you understand the process of having an operation from start to finish.  Inside you'll learn, among other things:

• How to find a qualified surgeon one who's right for you
• What questions to ask the surgeon before an operation
• How to prepare for your operation, from what to pack and what to wear to when to stop eating
• How to ensure a comfortable recover period 

Whether you’re having an outpatient procedure or an operation in the hospital or at a freestanding surgical facility, you need to be an informed patient.   I Need an Operation...Now What? helps you know what to ask and how to ask it.

I Need an Operation...Now What? is available for sale now through the American College of Surgeons Web site.

Publisher: American College of Surgeons and Thomson Healthcare. 2008. 118 pp.

PRICE: ACS members:  $ 14.95/each

Multiple copy price: $10.00/each for 10 or more copies

Non-members:  $15.95/each

Shipping and handling:

• Domestic rate. $4.60 shipping fee covers one to four books.  (Allow up to 5 days for delivery.)
• International rate: $5.00 shipping fee per book for bulk rate shipping. (Allow up to two weeks for delivery.)

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Public Information Titles for the Surgical Patient

Patients as Partners: ACS Patient Education