Whether you’re preparing for elective surgery, a diagnostic procedure or an unexpected hospital visit, going to a hospital is inherently stressful. Properly preparing for your hospital stay ahead of ...

Most people feel a mixture of anxiety, nervousness, and excitement in the weeks leading up to surgery. It can also be a busy time when people make preparations for their recovery. Doctors stress the ...

When you're about to have surgery, your diet may be the furthest thing from your mind. But what you eat before your procedure may help support your recovery. Your last meal before surgery should ...

David Dockweiler, MD, anesthesiologist with Scripps Health, listed steps patients can take to prepare for surgery in a recent article in Sign on San Diego, creating a helpful checklist for ...

Preparing your child for surgery can be a stressful time for you both. Working with your healthcare team, you can help make this scary time a little less frightening by addressing your child’s ...