Here are five factors The New York Times suggested patients think about when deciding if elective surgery is right for them during the pandemic:
1. How urgent is this procedure? Do I need it now or should I wait?
2. What's my surgeon's experience with this procedure, and what's the success rate?
3. Does anything in my health history make this procedure riskier?
4. How does recovery look? Will I need physical therapy?
5. Does my insurance cover most or all of the procedure?
Read the full Dec. 21 article here.