Prendre le pouls - Taking the Pulse
Prendre le pouls - Taking the Pulse
Fondation de l'Hôpital général de Montréal / Montreal General Hospital Foundation
Taking the Pulse: What is prehabilitation?
6 minutes Posted May 5, 2025 at 3:00 pm.
"I have what it takes"
Dr. Janius Tsang: What do you do at the prehabilitation (POP) clinic?
Suzanne Dagenais's story
Dr. Janius Tsang: Do you need to change your diet before surgery?
Do Jun Kim: What type of program do you give patients?
Suzanne gains muscle mass
Dr. Janius Tsang & Do Jun Kim: What results do you see with patients following surgery?
Dr. Janius Tsang: How do you support patients' mental health?
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What is the secret to a speedier recovery and shorter hospital stays post-surgery? Colon cancer patient Suzanne described it as “brilliant.” Dr. Janius Tsang, anesthesiologist, said, “It's really meaningful in a time of illness to be an active agent in your healing and your health.” They are both talking about the MGH-MUHC Prehabilitation Clinic. Listen to Taking the Pulse to learn more about how this is achieved and the amazing results for patients and the Quebec healthcare system. Int...