Program to Help Patients Keep Surgical Appointments
This study tests a program that reaches out to patients before their urology surgery to help them remember and keep their appointment. The goal is to reduce missed surgeries and improve patient care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have a urology procedure (surgery involving the urinary system or related organs) scheduled at UCSF or a UCSF-affiliated hospital
- The study's computer model has identified you as someone who might be at risk of missing your appointment
- You are able to participate in outreach efforts before your scheduled surgery
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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