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Managing Patient
Expectations Preoperatively
Regardless of how long you've been practicing,
you have undoubtedly come across a patient who
has unrealistic expectations for surgery. This patient
is typically unhappy postoperatively. The patient
may complain that their scar is too big, their recovery
is taking too long, they are not able to return
to work when they want, they cannot return to
sports activities as quickly as they would like, they
can't wear stilettos, and the list goes on. And as we
all know, an unhappy patient is more likely to file a
lawsuit than a happy patient.
How Do You Develop Realistic Patient
Expectations Prior to Surgery?
Prior to surgery, it is important to determine and
document the patient's current physical and
social situation. What are the patient's current
physical limitations? What type of work does the
patient do? Does the patient currently participate
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in sports? Is the patient responsible for caring for
small children, elderly parents, livestock, etc.?
Does the patient have to climb stairs to reach the
bedroom or bathroom? Does the patient have a
support person at home? Is the patient able to
comprehend instructions? Does the patient have
transportation? Can the patient afford to be off
work for an extended period?
The answers to these questions, and others,
taken into consideration with the patient's medical
history and physical examination, can help you to
determine, along with the patient, the best surgical
options for that patient.
What Does the Patient Expect
from Surgery?
Are the patient's expectations realistic? It is important
to have open and honest communication
with your patient regarding what to expect from

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