The Pre-Operative Assessment is a calm, practical guide for anyone sitting in a pre-operative clinic, clipboard in hand, wondering what the nurse will ask and why. Written under the pen name Sabrina Vollmer, it explains the purpose behind each line of questioning—from medications and allergies to daily habits and home circumstances—and offers clear strategies for answering honestly, even when you are nervous or unsure. It never gives clinical advice, never names drugs or anaesthetic agents, and never tells you whether to have surgery. Instead, it helps you understand that the assessment is a safety conversation, not a test you can fail. With gentle reassurance and concrete examples, it prepares you to speak up about the occasional chest pain you dismissed, the herbal supplement you forgot, or the cold you had last week, so the team can plan the safest possible care for you. The book also covers what happens after the questions, how to handle uncertainty, and the red flags after discharge that mean contact the team or emergency services today. Pathways and waiting times differ by country and hospital, and this book respects that variation while empowering you to be an active, honest participant in your own care.
