Tag: postoperative care
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Nothing Could Have Prepared Me for a Mastectomy: A Nurse’s Perspective
Introduction: A Reality Beneath the Ward Light When a mastectomy is performed, it is often framed in terms of medical necessity and results. Behind the clinical statistics, however, are individuals whose lives are changed in an instant. Kerry Noble, a theatre coordinator and senior sister at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (QEQM), recently spoke…
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Overseas Weight-Loss Surgery Horror: A Cautionary Tale of Risks and Regret
Introduction: A Wish for Change Turns Into a Nightmare Few life changes are as dramatic as deciding to undergo weight-loss surgery. The promise of rapid results, expert care, and a fresh start can be compelling. But when the procedure is sought overseas, the risks can multiply—the medical standards, aftercare quality, and accountability may vary far…