Quality statements
Statement 1 Adults having surgery have a point of contact in the perioperative care team.
Statement 2 Adults have an assessment of perioperative risk, with a validated risk stratification tool, before surgery.
Statement 3 Adults have a clinical assessment before surgery.
Statement 4 Adults discuss their clinical assessment, perioperative risks and treatment options with their healthcare professional before surgery.
Statement 5 Adults are given information and support to reduce their modifiable risk factors before surgery.
Statement 6 Adults having surgery have the World Health Organization (WHO) surgical safety checklist completed for each surgical procedure.