Telehealth Services Important Questions to Ask Before Surgery | Page 5
D o I Need To Continue To Take My Prescribed
Medicines ?
Apart from telling your surgeon about your allergic reactions,
inform them about your complete written list of prescribed
medicines. Discontinuing certain key drugs can have grave
consequences intraoperatively and postoperatively. You need
to make a comprehensive list of all medications and
supplements that you take and present it to your primary care
physician, surgeon and even the anesthesiologist to avoid a
bad outcome.
C oncluding
T
houghts:
Many people are hesitant to avail themselves of a second
opinion as they may feel that they are being disloyal to the
doctor, however, it is the patient’s prerogative and right as to
seek a second opinion in order to make an informed decision.
Telemedicine makes this process streamlined, painless and
convenient, giving you timely new advice and perspective,
while you are gathering information for a surgical procedure.
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