Skin Cancer Service - Plymouth Hospitals
Skin Cancer Service - Plymouth Hospitals
Skin Cancer Service - Plymouth Hospitals
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<strong>Plymouth</strong> Hospital NHS Trust<br />
<strong>Skin</strong> <strong>Cancer</strong> <strong>Service</strong><br />
Pre-operative Assessment<br />
What is pre-operative assessment and why do I<br />
have to have it?<br />
Pre-operative assessment is an outpatient clinic you will be<br />
asked to attend prior to your surgery. It will be on Marlborough<br />
Ward, Level 10 at Derriford Hospital.<br />
Assessing you before your operation allows us to:<br />
• determine your fitness for the forthcoming anaesthetic<br />
• give you information about your operation and answer any<br />
questions you may have<br />
• prepare you for your operation and plan your discharge<br />
You will be seen one to two weeks before your operation<br />
How long will it take?<br />
Assessment itself usually takes about 45 minutes, but you will<br />
need to allow time for any tests to be carried out. Please allow<br />
two hours in total.<br />
How will I be assessed?<br />
Pre-assessment is a very individual process where a specially<br />
trained nurse will assess you. It may also be necessary for you<br />
to see<br />
• A consultant or doctor<br />
• An anaesthetist<br />
What does the assessment involve?<br />
The assessment will involve checking:<br />
• any previous medical / surgical history<br />
• whether you have any current medical problems<br />
• any medications you take<br />
• how you will manage at home with personal hygiene and<br />
domestic chores<br />
Pre-operative Assesment<br />
<strong>Skin</strong> <strong>Cancer</strong> <strong>Service</strong>
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