Treatment
Postoperative Care
Therapy
Overview
The period of care beginning when the patient is removed from surgery and aimed at meeting the patient's psychological and physical needs directly after surgery. (From Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed)
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Quick facts about Postoperative Care
- Topic type
- Treatment
- Category
- Therapy
- MeSH classification
- E02.760.731.700|E04.604.500|N02.421.585.722.700
Questions to ask about Postoperative Care
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- How many appointments or sessions may be needed?
- Are there alternative treatment options?
- What are the possible risks or side effects?
- What follow-up care may be required?
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Source: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. EuroCareFinder is not endorsed by the National Library of Medicine. MeSH version: 2026.