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Here is some sample content from Standard of Care - Outpatient Surgery - Patient/Family Education:

	STANDARD OF CARE - OUTPATIENT SURGERY PATIENT/FAMILY EDUCATIONProblemGoalActions Potential post-discharge complications related to lack of understanding and/or capability of proper self-care and follow-up Patient/family displays understanding of surgical process and postoperative instructions. Patient/family demonstrates capability of dressing change, medication regimen, etc., prior to discharge. Explain to patient/family the postoperative activities, restrictions, observations and potential complications. Review discharge instructions sheet with patient/family, assessing level of...
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	...process and postoperative instructions. Patient/family demonstrates capability of dressing change, medication regimen, etc., prior to discharge. Explain to patient/family the postoperative activities, restrictions, observations and potential complications. Review discharge instructions sheet with patient/family, assessing level of understanding and ability to perform any necessary actions in the home environment. 1 Reference #2110 Outpatient...