This integrated systematic approach provides a more effective result than a disconnected application of the same steps. The combination of steps addresses the needs of the physical being, the mental being and the relationship between the two. The idea is that each is better served when both are in good health. At Shouldice Hospital the importance of this relationship has been recognized for many years and, as Shouldice patients know, it is an essential aspect of the Shouldice approach to delivering health care. Many steps are taken to help patients relax and feel confident as well as understand what is best for them before and after surgery.
Education is part of the process.
This happens in both formal and casual settings. It is often said that specialized care in a hospital where all patients are being treated for the same condition helps everyone to recover faster. Patients have a good understanding for each others' experience, as do the staff. Concerns are not left unanswered and no one is left unassisted to deal with their condition alone or uncertain. Thus the mind is served.