COVID-19 continues to have a major impact on the NHS. COVID-19 has changed the way that patients are managed when they need an operation. These changes are intended to provide the best balance of risks and benefits for patients, healthcare staff, and the general public.
Due to the ever changing nature of the situation the systems that have been put in place are likely to be specific to the particular type of surgery that you are having and are also subject to frequent changes.
The team looking after you for your surgery will be able to provide you with up to date information about how COVID-19 might effect your management and they should also be able to answer any questions you have regarding this.
For general information, we suggest that you visit the NHS Lothian Coronavirus webpage. In particular, please read the following NHS Lothian information leaflet: The COVID-19 pandemic – will it affect your operation?.
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