For patients who are facing surgery that is not an emergency. Some of the questions in this booklet may help you and your family understand more about your surgery, whether it has to be done right away or can be done later. Your doctor or nurse also can help you understand what is being done and why.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Health Research and Quality Released: 2005 Pages: 11 Publication ID: 1292 Item number: 120J
