Pre-operative assessment is a recognised pressure point across healthcare systems.Manual, paper-based processes slow down pathways and contribute to avoidable delays, cancellations, and inefficiencies. When assessments are incomplete, patients may arrive for surgery without key information captured, leading to wasted theatre time, preventable postponements and increased risk.
ePAQ-PO digitises and standardises pre-operative assessment, ensuring risks are identified earlier, information is complete, and patients are better prepared for surgery.
The result is smoother pathways, fewer disruptions and safer, more predictable surgical flow.
ePAQ®-PO is a secure, browser-based digital questionnaire designed to capture all relevant information ahead of surgery - including medical history, comorbidities, lifestyle factors, anaesthetic risk and quality of life indicators.
Patients complete the assessment at home or in clinic, giving clinicians a comprehensive picture before the pre-operative consultation even begins. Supported by peer-reviewed research and adopted within NHS practice, ePAQ-PO enables earlier, more accurate decision-making, reduces unnecessary face-to-face appointments and improves surgical readiness.
The Benefits
For Patients
and Families
Complete assessments at home, on any device, at a time that suits them
Less travel and fewer clinic visits for routine pre-op checks
- Plain English questionnaires (Crystal Mark approved) support understanding and reassurance
More efficient pathways → reduced delays and greater confidence before surgery
For
Clinicians
Comprehensive, standardised data available before appointments
Consultations up to 40% shorter, enabling greater focus on complex patients
Consistent approach across teams and sites
Validated data supports safe decision-making and clearer risk stratification
For Health Systems
Proven efficiency savings through reduced consultation time and fewer unnecessary face-to-face appointments
Increased clinic/nurse capacity → more patients assessed with existing workforce
Reduced risk of last-minute cancellations due to incomplete information
Demonstrated patient engagement (82% response rate, 99% satisfaction) and alignment with NHS digital priorities