As health care facilities resume operations paused due to COVID-19, a new survey shows a majority of people are reluctant to undergo procedures and may not reschedule necessary care while COVID-19 continues to circulate in communities. To help surgeons and hospitals address patient concerns, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has released a new resource:

Preparing to Have Surgery during the Time of COVID-19.

Surgeon Toolkit
(Download the Word version)

• Introduction
• Template Press Release
• Template Social Media Copy
• Template Social Media Images
• Template Video Script
• Template Article
• Additional Considerations

Surgeon-Patient Discussion Guide 

Surgeon-Patient Discussion Worksheet