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Surgery: A Patient's Guide from Diagnosis to RecoveryMailhot, Brubaker, Slezak
$20.00 DescriptionAn estimated 50 million operations are performed in the United States each year. The vast majority of patients have a normal, uneventful surgical experience and resume their regular lives with no problems. A step toward ensuring the best possible outcome is becoming an educated health care consumer. Arming yourself with knowledge and learning how to stay vigilant throughout the duration of care is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones. Surgery: A Patient's Guide from Diagnosis to Recovery provides a wealth of consumer-oriented information, including:
About the AuthorsPrincipal AuthorsClaire Mailhot, RN, MS, EdD, FAAN Widely published, Mailhot is currently editor in chief of Advanced Training for Operating Room Clinical Specialties and Management Training for Today's OR and co-author of Surgery: A Patient's Guide From Diagnosis to Recovery. A frequent speaker at national industry forums, Mailhot has served on the advisory boards of numerous health care organizations and publications. Mailhot is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and the recipient of the Certificate of Excellence from the Health Services Communication Association. Melinda Alves Brubaker, RN, BSN Brubaker began her nursing career in a large academic medical center as a staff nurse on a postoperative cardiovascular surgical unit. She subsequently transferred to the emergency department where she held several positions, including staff nurse, nurse educator, paramedic educator, and nurse administrator. She is co-author of Surgery: A Patient's Guide From Diagnosis to Recovery. Linda Garratt Slezak, RN, MS, FAAN A frequent lecturer before leading industry groups, she has participated on several national committees addressing key operating room issues. She has also provided consultation to university teaching hospitals in Russia, Japan, and Israel. The recipient of numerous awards, Slezak was recently appointed a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Contributing AuthorsLaura Adams, BS Terri Homer, MD Rosemary Mann, RN, CNM, JD, PhD ReviewsThe words "you need surgery" can provoke anxiety in anyone. This book, written by experienced surgical services nurses and educators, is designed to give prospective patients a guide to what to expect and what questions to ask when facing an operation. Starting from the moment of diagnosis, the authors walk readers through general topics common to all in-patient treatment, including getting a second opinion; decoding insurance policies; understanding surgical procedures, anesthesia, and medications; preadmission testing (e.g., blood work, chest X-rays); discharge; and home care. The chapter on what to expect of a surgical experience from the time you enter the hospital through to the PACU [postanesthesia care unit] is exceptionally clear, thorough, and well written. This book will be eagerly welcomed by the growing number of consumers who proactively take charge of their health. Recommended for public libraries and health collections. Anne C. Tomlin (Auburn Memorial Hosp. Lib., NY) © Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information. This book represents an overview of the surgical process from diagnosis through recovery and home care. The authors state that the purpose is to provide the healthcare consumer with a "compendium" of information about surgery and all the components involved in the process. These worthy objectives are met quite well in this publication. This book is designed for the general reader and the language is at the appropriate reading level. The authors are registered nurses with extensive experience in the surgical field and are therefore credible authorities on the subject. All aspects of the surgical process are covered, from admission to home healthcare. Legal issues such as advanced directives and informed consent are addressed. A very useful glossary is included and the resource list includes contact information for HCFA, Social Security, and an error reporting hot line. The reference list is extensive and up-to-date. Surgical procedures are a frightening unknown for the healthcare consumer. In this book the authors describe exactly what to expect from diagnosis through recovery and everything in between. They provide insightful information about all the "sticky" issues such as choosing a physician, choosing hospital, and obtaining a second opinion. This is an excellent resource for people preparing to undergo a surgical procedure. Andrea D. Posey, RN, BSN, MSN (No. Arizona Univ.) |
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