An operation performed on anyone, anywhere in the world is a
major event. Even though surgeons have tried to categories different types of
operations, the challenge still remains that an operation is never to be taken
lightly.
Sometimes, religious affinity or cultural obstacle may
prevent parents or guardians from giving such needed consent for an operation
to be performed.
If the hospital deems it necessary to carry out that
operation to save a life. It can obtain a court order to do what is necessary
despite the objections of the parents.
However, there are bits of information which an individual
who is going for an operation needs to be aware of.
These are as follows:
1.
DOES AN ALTRNATIVE TO THIS OPERATION EXIST?
This is a very important consideration
especially when dealing with non-emergency conditions that nevertheless require
an operation. it is not the duty of an attending doctor to persuade you in a
lucid manner and in a language you understand well so that you can make
decision.
2.
COST OF THE PROCEDURE:
It is most important to know these facts
before committing yourself to an operation which you may be financially
ill-prepared for. it is always a wise thing to seek the cost of the surgery and
what the cost overruns here likely to be, especially if complication
arise.
3.
THE DURATION OF THE PROCEDURE:
It is important to know that so as to make
complete arrangement for family and other support within the hospital and
outside of it. This is the kind of information you can obtain either from your
doctor or the nurses. Besides, knowledge of how long an operation will take
would help you prepare mentally for the operation.
4.
CAN HE SEEK A SECOND OPINION?
Of course, this is a right and an
opportunity to hear another point of view. It is also an option a patient
should explore especially when they are not comfortable with what their doctor
has told them. In case like this, too much knowledge is a good thing as you are
likely to emerge from all these encounters a wiser person. If you are dealing
with a “commercial surgeon”, it is most important to learn these facts, as it
is more likely that you will not be told in details what the downside of the procedure
would be so as not to discourage you from presenting yourself for the
procedure.
5.
WHEN CAN I RESUME MY NORMAL ACTIVITIES?
It is
very important to know this so you can prepare your mind and also make the
necessary arrangements. If you have to take a leave of absence from your office
in order to pay proper attention to your health, then do so. It is not helpful
to return home from a major operation and rather than recover fully, such an
individual is in a rush to return to work.
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