- Why is the surgery performed out-of-province?
- Am I healthy enough to travel before and after surgery?
- Is it reasonable to perform the surgery I need in a non-hospital setting?
- Do the healthcare professionals at the destination surgery location have the same expertise found in a conventional hospital setting?
- Is the quality of care in an out-of-province or non-hospital surgery center comparable to the care provided in a hospital?
- Does your surgeon have tips for traveling home shortly after surgery?
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- Coordinating the travel.
- Timing of medications during travel.
- Using slings, braces, crutches, and wheelchairs during travel.
- Proper wound care and the prevention of blood issues during travel.
- Nutritional tips during travel to minimize nausea and dehydration.
