Have you contracted an infection during or after an operation? How did it affect you?

Did you know that one in 20 patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the NHS contract an surgical site infection and 60% of these are preventable? 

If you've had an infection during or after surgery, how did it affect you? 

Understanding patient experience is key to improving safety in this area, so please share your thoughts in the comments below or get in touch with us directly at [email protected] 

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