Table 2.

Top 10 priority themes to improve surgical care

Priority	Description	Surgical category	No. of votes
1	Clear and detailed sheet with discharge plan	Discharge process	16
2	Follow-up call by surgical team member	Discharge process	14
3	Patient passport (improve communication between surgeon and patient)	Follow-up and recovery	13
4	Buddy system	Diagnosis	12
5	Electronic access to medical records	Diagnosis	12
6	Physician communication	Surgical consultation	12
7	Support from community care	Discharge process	12
8	Wellness centre	Follow-up and recovery	11
9	Shorter waiting times between appointments	Surgical consultation	11
10	Patient passport (improve communication and coordination of care between healthcare providers)	Follow-up and recovery	10