For Patients

Improving patient experience and quality of care is at the heart of what we do

In this section you will find links to patient information leaflets produced in collaboration with CPOC or one of our partners, along with Fitter Better Sooner resources, to help people prepare for their surgery. 
 

Patient Resources

Fitter Better Sooner

Fitter, Better, Sooner
Fitter patients who are able to improve their health and activity levels, recover from surgery more quickly
Preop consultation

Having an operation during the COVID-19 pandemic
A series of FAQs addressing concerns that you may have about going to hospital during the pandemic and to offer advice on how you can best prepare for your operation
Patient and laughter

Your Perioperative Journey
Advice and guidance on what you can do to take an active role in getting the best outcome from your surgery
Patient and surgeon

Shared Decision Making
Shared decision making is a process in which clinicians and patients work together to select tests, treatments, management or support packages, based on clinical evidence and the patient’s informed preferences
Patient Information

Patient Information Leaflets
Information for patients on what to expect on their perioperative journey
Running

We may all become patients sooner than we think: Part 1
First in a three-part blog series by CPOC Patient Representative Lawrence Mudford on how we can prepare our bodies and minds in the event of contracting COVID-19

Do you have patient resources you would like to share?
Get in touch if you would like us to share your resources on our website and in wider communications.

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