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Helping Patients Plan for Surgery

A publication from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality can help patients make informed decisions when planning for surgery. “Having Surgery? What You Need to Know” is available at

www.ahrq.gov/consumer/surgery/surgery.htm

www.ahrq.gov/consumer/spsurgery/spsurgery.htm

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