Home About Us Content Types How to Subscribe En español
Skip Navigation
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services www.hhs.gov
Agency for Healthcare Research Quality
Agency for Healthcare Research Quality
AHRQ Home     |     Questions?     |     Contact Us     |     HC411 Site Map     |     What's New     |     Browse     |     Información en español     |     E-mail Updates   E-mail Updates
Healthcare 411 Search
Healthcare 411 Home Page
List All Advanced Search
AHRQ Radio Podcast - Lead Story: What to Ask Before You Undergo Elective Surgery

Referenced Links:

Review the following links for additional information on this topic:
AUDIO PODCAST: Newscast
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 9:00 AM
Lead Story: What to Ask Before You Undergo Elective Surgery

What you need to know if you are having surgery.

Podcast Description:

This audio program features current news and information from the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

  • News and Numbers: Nearly a million Americans are being treated for shingles infections.
  • Research News: A new AHRQ review compares rheumatoid arthritis medications.
  • Navigating Health Care: What you need to ask your doctor before your next elective surgery is the focus of this week's Navigating the Healthcare System.

E-mail this program to a friend
Duration: 08:26 (MM:SS)  File Size: 7.72 MB
Read Transcript              Download Program

Related Programs:

For more information, the following related programs are offered for your review:
AudioPreventing Blood Clots After Hip or Knee Surgery
 
AudioComparing Nonsurgical Treatments for Urinary Incontinence in Women
 
AudioKnee Replacement Surgery
 
AudioHigh Quality Care
 
VideoAsking Questions to Get the Care You Need
VideoWhat to Ask Before Surgery
Subscribe Now
Need Help?
AHRQ
Advancing Excellence in Health Care
AHRQ Home | AHRQ Questions? | Contact AHRQ | Contact Healthcare411 | AHRQ Site Map | Accessibility | Privacy Policy | Freedom of Information Act | Disclaimers
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services | The White House | USA.gov: The U.S. Government’s Official Web Portal
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality dot 540 Gaither Road Rockville, MD 20850 dot Telephone: (301) 427-1364
HHS Home Contact Us