A Doctor's Guide to Preparing for Surgery: A Friendly Guide for Older Adults: Practical advice, checklists, and tools to help you prepare and recover safely

Author:   Melissa Thorburn
Publisher:   Independently Published
ISBN:  

9798273159518


Pages:   84
Publication Date:   04 November 2025
Format:   Paperback
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A Doctor's Guide to Preparing for Surgery: A Friendly Guide for Older Adults: Practical advice, checklists, and tools to help you prepare and recover safely


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Book Title: A Doctor's Guide to Preparing for Surgery Product Description: Surgery can be stressful, especially as we get older. A Doctor's Guide to Preparing for Surgery is a practical, patient-friendly guide written by a consultant in internal medicine and geriatrics, designed to help older adults prepare physically, mentally, and emotionally for surgery. Inside, you'll find: Prehabilitation exercises to improve strength, balance, and mobility Nutrition and hydration tips to optimise recovery Medication review guidance to reduce surgical risks Checklists and trackers to stay organised before and after surgery Practical explanations of risk, consent, and shared decision-making Advice on working with a multidisciplinary surgical team for safer outcomes Filled with evidence-based advice, simple tables, and step-by-step guidance, this book empowers patients and caregivers to take control, make informed decisions, and recover more confidently. Whether you're facing your first operation or want to optimise recovery for any procedure, this guide helps you not just survive surgery, but thrive afterwards.

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Author:   Melissa Thorburn
Publisher:   Independently Published
Imprint:   Independently Published
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.122kg
ISBN:  

9798273159518


Pages:   84
Publication Date:   04 November 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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