Patients
Your Patient Journey
The assessment and treatment of any surgical condition can be complex and, at times, confusing for patients.
To help you navigate through the complexities of having an operation, use the links below to get more information about how your treatment will be planned, and who you are likely to encounter during your passage through the surgical "system":
Having An Operation?
The official information leaflet from the Royal College of Surgeons about what happens during your treatment ... read more
Who's Who In Surgery
Information from the Royal College of Surgeons of England about the medical and nursing staff in surgical units ... read more
Good Surgical Practice
Information about standards of surgical practice for a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England ... read more
The NHS Constitution
What you should expect from the NHS and what the NHS can expect from you ... read more
Things to Consider Before Surgery
Things to consider & questions you may wish to ask before going into hospital for surgery ... read more
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