Before an operation you will be asked to do a pre-operative assessment. A lead nurse explains what this involves and how it helps to reduce any risks during your operation
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My mam was sent down for an operation and she never had her pre op. She is now dead.
Dear Mam stratford
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We are sorry to read about your mum, but as we’re just a health information website we’re not able to offer personal medical advice.
Please also note that as the team managing reviews left on www.nhs.uk, we work as part of NHS Digital, with no direct relationship to any service or access to any patient records.
If you are concerned about any aspect of the treatment your Mum received, we recommend that you speak to the PALS team at the hospital where the operation took place.
To find your PALS office, search for your hospital on www.nhs.uk and go to the 'Contact details, map and directions' tab. Alternatively the independent charity, the Patients Association can also provide help and information. Their national helpline offers: free and confidential support to patients, their families and carers impartial advice regarding health and social care assistance on a variety of health and social care related topics assistance on how to raise concerns and complaints including some downloadable templates. Contact details are 020 8423 8999 or alternatively email them at helpline@patients-association.com.
If you need any support at the moment then you might find our information on Coping with bereavement helpful (www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/coping-with-bereavement/). You may also find it helpful to talk to your GP about how you’re feeling.
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these nurses refuse to answer any questions and just say " we are not at liberty to tell you"