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For GPs, surgeons & nurses

The digital discharge sheet
your patients actually use

ⓘ Always speak with your doctor. This is here to help you feel informed, not to replace the wonderful people caring for you. Always speak with your doctor, surgeon, or healthcare professional before making any decisions about your health or treatment.

One QR code on your discharge paperwork gives every patient immediate, clear answers after surgery — no app, no login, no cost. Sourced from the same clinical guidelines you use. 205 surgery and procedure pages.

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Surgery & procedure pages
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Patient data collected
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Free, forever
Sourced from
NHS AAOS NICE AHA / ACC healthdirect Cancer Council AU RCOG AUA
Full source list ↗
Free poster for your waiting room

A4 printable poster covering all 38+ surgeries via a single QR code. Designed for 2-metre readability. Free for any clinic, hospital, or allied health practice.

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The pitch in 30 seconds

One QR code. Fewer calls to your receptionist.
postopcare.info

Print this QR code on your discharge paperwork, consent forms, or pre-op letters. Your patient scans it at home and gets immediate, clear answers, without calling your rooms.

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Right now, no setupAdd “postopcare.info” or this QR code to your existing discharge sheet. No account, no integration, no cost.
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Patient gets home, opens itThey select their surgery and see day-by-day guidance, warning signs, wound care, medication advice, and return-to-activity timelines.
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They call you less“Is this swelling normal?” “Why am I so tired?” “Should I go to ED?”: answered clearly, with appropriate triage, before they reach for the phone.
What your patients get
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Day-by-day guide
Patient enters their surgery and date. Gets a personalised guide: what is normal today, what to do, what to watch for, updated automatically as days pass.
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Clear warning signs
Every surgery has specific red flags. Presented simply: call the clinic, see your GP, or call 000. No ambiguity, no buried disclaimers.
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Medication tracker
Patients record their medications with dosing schedules. Printable medication summary for handover. 4g paracetamol safety and opioid/laxative guidance built in.
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Return-to-activity
Driving, swimming, gym, work, flying, alcohol: the exact questions patients call the clinic about. Answered by surgery type with appropriate caveats.
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Answers the 3am questions
“Is this swelling normal?” “Why am I crying?” “My wound looks strange”, answered directly, at 3am, before they call you or go to ED unnecessarily.
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Private by design
No login, no registration, no data sent to any server. All patient data stays on their device. No consent form required to recommend this site.

Procedure coverage

Most common surgical procedures covered
✓Knee replacement
✓Hip replacement
✓Heart bypass (CABG)
✓Angioplasty & stent
✓Gallbladder removal
✓Hernia repair
✓ACL reconstruction
✓Rotator cuff repair
✓Carpal tunnel release
✓Spinal fusion
✓Hysterectomy
✓C-section
✓Appendectomy
✓Thyroidectomy
✓Prostate surgery
✓Mastectomy
✓Cataract surgery
✓Colonoscopy
✓Tonsillectomy
✓Wisdom teeth removal
✓Laparoscopy (keyhole)
✓Craniotomy (brain surgery)
✓Carotid endarterectomy
✓Nephrectomy (kidney)
✓Stroke recovery
✓Cancer treatment journey

Plus 79 more procedures. See all →

Evidence base

Sources by surgery category

Every timing recommendation, driving restriction, and warning sign on the site is sourced from the organisations below. Full methodology ↗

Surgery categoryPrimary sources
OrthopaedicAAOS Clinical Practice Guidelines · NHS patient information · NICE NG157
CardiacAHA/ACC Guidelines · NICE CG172 · NHLBI · NHS cardiac surgery
AbdominalNICE ERAS guidelines · NHS patient information · ACPGBI guidelines
GynaecologyRCOG patient information · NICE CG132 · healthdirect
UrologyAUA guidelines · Cancer Council Australia · NHS urology
EndocrineAmerican Thyroid Association · Endocrine Society · NHS thyroid
Cancer & oncologyCancer Council Australia · Macmillan Cancer Support · NCI
DVT preventionNICE NG89 · NHLBI · Thrombosis Australia

Printable tool

Surgery-specific checklist with your clinic details

Select the surgery, add your clinic name and post-op phone number, toggle sections on or off, add a custom note, and print. Takes under a minute. No account required.

🏥 Your clinic contact on every page
Name, post-op number, follow-up instructions: every copy has your details.
☑️ Toggle sections on or off
Untick sections not relevant to your patient. Print exactly what you want.
✏️ Add a custom note
“Call our nurse before going to ED.” Your specific instructions printed on the sheet.
📋 A4, print-ready, bulk-printable
Designed to print in bulk before an operating list. No account or approval required.
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Common questions from clinicians
Is this safe to recommend to patients?
The content is sourced from NHS, AAOS, NICE, AHA and equivalent authorities. Every page includes the caveat that it is general guidance and the patient’s own surgical team’s instructions always take precedence. The site does not provide differential diagnosis or recommend specific medication doses. It is designed to supplement (not replace) your discharge instructions.
Who wrote the content?
Content is compiled from the clinical guidelines listed above and translated into plain language accessible to patients and carers, without altering clinical recommendations. The site cites sources inline and at postopcare.info/sources. If you identify a recommendation that conflicts with current guidelines, contact us via askmygp.com.au.
Does it collect patient data?
No. There is no login, no registration, and no data sent to any server. All information the patient enters (surgery type, date, medications, appointments) is stored locally on their device only. It is deleted when they clear their browser data. No privacy or consent process is required for you to recommend this site.
Can I recommend this in a hospital or day surgery setting?
Yes. The site is free to use and does not collect patient data. It is supported by display advertising through Journey by Mediavine and affiliate product links, which help fund this free resource but have no influence on the clinical content or recommendations. The printable checklists are available to print in any quantity with your clinic name. No approval process, licensing, or cost is involved.
Can I add this to my clinic’s patient handout pack?
That is exactly the intended use. Print the checklist with your clinic details, include it in your pre-op or discharge pack, or simply write “postopcare.info” on your discharge letter. No permission required. The QR code on this page links directly to the site.
What if I want a custom version for my practice?
Contact us via askmygp.com.au. We are building practice-specific landing pages (“postopcare.info/yourpractice”) as a next step. Express interest and we will be in touch.
Ready to use it with your patients?
Add “postopcare.info” to your next discharge letter. Or build a printable checklist with your clinic details right now — takes under a minute, no account required.
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Content last reviewed: July 2026
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