The day of surgery
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Every patient, whether they are attending hospital for day surgery or staying for longer, will need to go through the admissions process on the day of surgery. Two perioperative nurses who work in the day procedure centre join us to discuss what happens on the day of surgery, and to answer important questions, like what to bring to hospital and who can accompany you.
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