{"id":3,"date":"2021-04-08T14:31:10","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T13:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/prehab\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2025-01-27T11:40:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T11:40:32","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/","title":{"rendered":"Patient Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"margin-bottom:-50px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"margin-bottom:-50px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"margin-bottom:-50px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id3_2e14dc-ac{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id3_2e14dc-ac > 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.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column3_4d3b9f-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column3_4d3b9f-30, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column3_4d3b9f-30:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3_4d3b9f-30 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading alignfull has-text-align-center marginzero has-accent-colour-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-518b6d57ea4f111d4e51c530edaae2a8\" style=\"padding-top:35px;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Your Healthcare Journey: A Step-By-Step Guide<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull nomargins_nopadding\" id=\"intro\" style=\"padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-top marginzero is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ffcf1ebb wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:60px;padding-bottom:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;flex-basis:80%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center colourtextbold\">Helping You On Your Journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">A step-by-step guide through your healthcare pathway, aimed at reducing uncertainty and enhancing your overall experience by offering clear, concise guidance at every stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image3_0b13f3-2d:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:60px;}.kb-image3_0b13f3-2d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3_0b13f3-2d\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/roadmap-1024x429.png\" alt=\"Patient Roadmap\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/roadmap-1024x429.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/roadmap-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/roadmap-768x322.png 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/roadmap-1536x643.png 1536w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/roadmap-2048x858.png 2048w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/roadmap-1520x637.png 1520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-593618f8\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a396f012\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-e7cfe409\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-be466fac\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-be466fac\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-956db9bb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"897\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-956db9bb\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/Doctor-with-Patient.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor with Patient\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/Doctor-with-Patient.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/Doctor-with-Patient-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/Doctor-with-Patient-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/Doctor-with-Patient-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e65ccdcc gb-headline-text\">GP Referral<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6dda4bff gb-headline-text\">This is the starting point. Your GP plays a vital role in guiding you to the appropriate care.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2dc1a421 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-icon__arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/patientjourney\/gp-referral\/\">GP Referral<span class=\"wp-block-button__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox='0 0 16 11' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><polygon points='0 4.7 13.1180124 4.7 9.44099379 1 10.4347826 0 16 5.5 10.4347826 11 9.44099379 10 13.1180124 6.3 0 6.3'><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-131d22ac\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-131d22ac\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-6880fadc\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"897\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-6880fadc\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2025\/01\/CoupleWalking.png\" alt=\"Couple Walking along wooded path\" title=\"CoupleWalking\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2025\/01\/CoupleWalking.png 1300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2025\/01\/CoupleWalking-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2025\/01\/CoupleWalking-1024x707.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2025\/01\/CoupleWalking-768x530.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fc37e770 gb-headline-text\">Waiting Well<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dc3b473f gb-headline-text\">Waiting doesn\u2019t mean doing nothing. Staying active and healthy can positively impact your treatment outcome.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2dc1a421 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-icon__arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/waiting-well\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Waiting Well<span class=\"wp-block-button__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox='0 0 16 11' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><polygon points='0 4.7 13.1180124 4.7 9.44099379 1 10.4347826 0 16 5.5 10.4347826 11 9.44099379 10 13.1180124 6.3 0 6.3'><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-010a810a\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-010a810a\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-40c95353\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"897\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-40c95353\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/cartoon-figures.jpg\" alt=\"cartoon figures\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/cartoon-figures.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/cartoon-figures-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/cartoon-figures-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/cartoon-figures-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-65ddfd6d gb-headline-text\">It&#8217;s OK to Ask<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-620e9a3d gb-headline-text\">Communication is key. We\u2019re here to answer any and all questions you may have.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2dc1a421 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-icon__arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/campaigns\/its-ok-to-ask\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">It&#8217;s OK to Ask<span class=\"wp-block-button__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox='0 0 16 11' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><polygon points='0 4.7 13.1180124 4.7 9.44099379 1 10.4347826 0 16 5.5 10.4347826 11 9.44099379 10 13.1180124 6.3 0 6.3'><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4e8d4b17\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4e8d4b17\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-94a80589\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"897\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-94a80589\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/hospital-waiting-room.jpg\" alt=\"hospital waiting room\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/hospital-waiting-room.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/hospital-waiting-room-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/hospital-waiting-room-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/hospital-waiting-room-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-90a7b12e gb-headline-text\">Hospital Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-45a3718b gb-headline-text\">You will need to visit one of our hospitals in Lothian<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2dc1a421 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-icon__arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/patientjourney\/hospital-app\/\">Hospital Appointment<span class=\"wp-block-button__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox='0 0 16 11' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><polygon points='0 4.7 13.1180124 4.7 9.44099379 1 10.4347826 0 16 5.5 10.4347826 11 9.44099379 10 13.1180124 6.3 0 6.3'><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-dbebc0ba\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dbebc0ba\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-08cc2eec\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"897\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-08cc2eec\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/smiling-nurse-with-patient.jpg\" alt=\"smiling nurse with patient\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/smiling-nurse-with-patient.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/smiling-nurse-with-patient-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/smiling-nurse-with-patient-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/patientjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2024\/11\/smiling-nurse-with-patient-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-93adc8cb gb-headline-text\">Prehabilitation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5f71d5e7 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Prehabilitation (Again) continues to play a key role in your preparation.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2dc1a421 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-icon__arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/prehab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prehabilitation<span class=\"wp-block-button__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox='0 0 16 11' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><polygon points='0 4.7 13.1180124 4.7 9.44099379 1 10.4347826 0 16 5.5 10.4347826 11 9.44099379 10 13.1180124 6.3 0 6.3'><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div 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