title: Pre-operative assessment for Mrs Bloggs.
abstract: The pre-operative phase is the assessment phase for patients about to undergo surgery. This involves visiting the patient in the ward area, an opportunity for the patient to meet the nurse who will be responsible for their care when in theatre. It is also an opportunity for the nurse to assess the patient, plan care and give information to the patient about the operating and recovery rooms.
authors.forename: V M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Eyles
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000592:standards*; D009871:Operating Room Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*