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How to prepare yourself for a neurosurgery consultation

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  As a neurosurgery patient, you are probably considering undergoing a neurosurgery consultation. This is a process that will be the first step in determining whether or not you will be cleared to undergo the surgery.  What is a neurosurgery consultation? A neurosurgery consultation is a meeting between a patient and their neurosurgeon. It is an opportunity for the patient to discuss their medical condition and for the neurosurgeon to discuss the procedure that would be used. The consultation typically lasts about an hour and is usually scheduled for the day before surgery. It is important for a patient to prepare for the consultation. This includes understanding the procedure, discussing their health history, and ensuring that they have all of the information that they need from the neurosurgery team. The patient should also make sure to bring any medical records or other pertinent documents that they have. The patient should also bring the neurosurgery team any questions tha...