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Patient Resources

Surgical Procedures

• Health conditions and surgical procedures

Home Skills Training

• Information on the Ostomy Home Skills Program and the Lung Operation Program

Informed Consent Survey

• The American College of Surgeons now offers ACS-reviewed Informed Consent Survey templates.

Cancer Resources

• Education, Guidelines, Clinical trials, Find an Accredited Center

Preparation for Surgery

• Find a Surgeon, check facility accreditation, patient safety, questions to ask

Health Resources

• Medical library, Medical Encyclopedia, Access to Federally Funded Health Care Centers, Patient Advocate Foundation

Critical Care

• Typical Intensive care unit (ICU) procedures and equipment, making decisions at the end of life, Code Status, Drug Delivery Methods

Bariatric (weight loss)

• Surgical Options, Medical costs, Complications, Calculate your BMI

Pediatric Procedures

• Common health conditions and procedures, Genetic Screening for birth defects

Spanish Resources (Recursos en Español)

 

Revised May 7, 2012

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