Recovery planning should begin before treatment, not at the end of the appointment. Explain likely short-term responses, practical activity considerations, and the clinic contact route so the patient can plan appropriately.
Written guidance should be concise and actionable. Individual aftercare, medications, and skincare choices must be provided by the responsible clinician based on the patient’s circumstances rather than replaced by generic web content.
Make escalation clear. The patient should know when and how to contact the clinic, while the team should avoid dismissing concerns or making remote diagnostic conclusions without proper assessment.
