Earlier screening, risk assessment and health optimisation in perioperative pathways: guide for providers and integrated care boards

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This guide supports providers and integrated care boards to implement early screening, risk assessment and health optimisation for patients waiting for surgery. It builds on the clinical guideline Preoperative assessment and optimisation, published by a cross-specialty, multidisciplinary working group, including the Royal College of Anaesthetists, Royal College of Surgeons of England, Royal College of General Practitioners and the Centre for Perioperative Care, in June 2021.

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Earlier screening, risk assessment and health optimisation in perioperative pathways: guide for providers and integrated care boards

Earlier screening, risk assessment and health optimisation in perioperative pathways: guide for providers and integrated care boards

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Published 23 May 2023. Updated 21 May 2025.

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Appendix B: Example letter for patients when added to a surgical waiting list

Appendix B: Example letter for patients when added to a surgical waiting list

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Updated 21 May 2025.

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Appendix C: Example patient completed early screening tool

Appendix C: Example patient completed early screening tool

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Published 21 May 2025.