I was given instructions about:		Yes	No	Not applicable
7.	How the wound should be cleaned
8.	The wound dressing I would use at home
9.	The signs of infection in the wound
10.	Who to contact if I had concerns about my surgical wound or about caring for the wound
11.	What activities I should avoid during wound healing
12.	When and how stitches (or ‘tape’/steri‐strips or staples) are removed?
13.	Arrangements made for follow‐up appointments