BOPDHB Patient Resources Hip and Knee joint replacement book - June 2016 | Page 24

Before coming to hospital

Education Class
Before your operation you will need to attend a pre-operative
education class. This will usually be two or three weeks before your
surgery. This is a group session run by staff who will be involved in
your care. The class is designed to help better inform and prepare
you for your upcoming hip or knee replacement surgery. You are
encouraged to ask any questions you have, however simple you
may feel they are.
Please note you will be loaned home equipment during this
class that will need to be carried back to your car. We therefore
encourage you to bring a support person with you.
To assist in providing you with your home equipment, please
complete the following page. Remember to bring this book with
you to the Education Class.

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