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A patient-oriented preoperative program has the potential to ameliorate deterioration during the waiting period for surgery and promote a mindset to recover well. It is essential to recognize that preoperative preparation should occur on a continuum that meets patients where they are at and in a partnership that respects patients’ expertise and desired level of engagement.
