The Pathway to Success - Management of the Day Surgical Patient

Prepared by Ian Jackson, Doug McWhinnie and Mark Skues

This booklet aims to provide insight into the ideal pathway for day surgery patients.
We hope that it will stimulate both debate and consideration with a view to
improving pathways and so, the quality and efficiency of care in this environment.

Contents 

1. Introduction 
2. Patient referral 
3. Surgical out-patients 
4. Pre-operative assessment
5. Selection criteria  
6. Booking  
7. The day of surgery
8. Patient discharge and support 
9. References 
10. Key Points