Existing conditions and surgery - Patient feedback
Please help us to assess the type of care diabetic patients receive before, during and after an operation.
1)
Were you given written information about how your diabetes would be affected by the operation?
Yes
No
If YES to Q1, who gave you this information?
2)
GP
Outpatient department
Ward Staff
Other
3)
Were you given written information about how your diabetes would be managed during your stay in hospital?
4)
If YES to Q3 who gave you that information?
5)
Was it VERBALLY explained to you how your diabetes would be managed during your stay in hospital?
6)
If YES to Q5, who explained?
7)
Were you told of the effect that the anaesthetic may have on your diabetes?
8)
Do you feel that you were given adequate information about the effect your operation may have on your diabetes control?
9)
Please tell us any comments you may have about your inpatient stay in relation to your diabetes:
10)
Whilst in hospital, do you feel that your personal ability to manage your diabetes was respected?
11)
If NO to Q11, please tell us about your experience:
12)
Please indicate what type of procedure you underwent:
Abdominal surgery
Ophthalmic (eye) surgery
Gynaecological surgery
Orthopaedics (bone) surgery
13)
Was this
Day case
Inpatient
14)
Date of procedure
15)
How long following surgery was your normal diabetic control achieved?
Up to 1 week
Up to 2 weeks
Up to 3 weeks
Up to 4 weeks
over 4 weeks
16)
Are you still have problems controlling your diabetes?
17)
Please use this space to elaborate on any answers or make general comments
18)
Date you completed this form?
Thank you for your time.