Resources
American College of Surgeons (ACS) www.facs.org/patienteducation/
This professional society offers information on a wide variety of surgeries and medical conditions. The web site has a patient education section, describing a wide variety of surgeries and what to expect.
The Ohio State University Medical Center Patient Education Materials http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/patientcare/patient_education
The Ohio State University Medical Center is one of the largest and most diverse academic medical centers in the country. The web site provides a library of health information on a variety of surgeries and home care procedures such as wound care.
Mayo Clinic www.mayoclinic.com
The website is owned by the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. The Mayo clinic mission is to empower people to manage their health. The website offers useful and up-to-date information and tools on various types of surgery and after surgery care.