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E
ver think of all you can do to optimize your patients'
experience and improve their surgical outcomes —
before they even step foot into your facility? Here are 5
easy ways to improve your pre-operative protocol.
1. Nutrition
A malnourished patient is likely to have bad outcomes. Thomas K.
Varghese, Jr., MD, MS, head of the section of general thoracic surgery
Primed for Success
5 ways to prepare your patients for great outcomes
and satisfying experiences in the days before surgery.
Kendal Gapinski | Contributing Editor
• PROPER PRE-OP PLANNING Improving your pre-operative processes will optimize your patient's experience.