If you have just been told that you need an operation, you're now at the start of a surgical journey. It may be a short journey or it may be a long one, but either way this podcast series is here to help you.

An operation can be a daunting prospect but there are many things patients can do to optimise their health and improve their overall experience. In this episode we are joined by an anaesthesiologist and a physiotherapist to discuss how to prepare for an operation and what it means to “get fit”...

Not every patient will require a visit to a preoperative clinic, but it is an opportunity to ensure that patients having more complex surgery or with other health conditions are ready for their operation. In this episode, an anaesthesiologist and a perioperative nurse discuss the purpose of the...