Who do I speak to, to gain more advice on receiving a post-operative autologous blood transfusion and to find out if my hospital provides this transfusion method?
If you are going into hospital for a hip or knee replacement, there are a number of people to discuss post-operative autologous blood transfusion with, namely: * Your General Practitioner (GP) * Hospital Patients’ Advocate * The Pre-admissions Nurse dealing with your operation * The Consultant in charge of the procedure * Visit the Hospital Information Centre It is important to note however that specific procedures for individual patients can vary widely and the guidance of your medical advisers, who are in the best position to address any concerns or questions you may have, should always be paramount in any decision concerning your treatment.
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