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The Importance of Patient Education in Breast Reconstruction

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Ricardo J. Bello

Ricardo J. Bello, postdoctoral research fellow at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, discusses the importance of patient education to drive the decision-making process in breast reconstruction and surgery. With more knowledge, they can ask higher level questions and help the field thrive.

Ricardo J. Bello, postdoctoral research fellow at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, discusses the importance of patient education to drive the decision-making process in breast reconstruction and surgery. With more knowledge, they can ask higher level questions and help the field thrive.

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