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Wristband

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Lots of different people work at the hospital, and you’ll be meeting many of us. All of us looking after you have to be absolutely certain that we’re looking after the right person and helping you as much as possible. That’s why everyone who’s about to have surgery has to wear a wristband showing their name and date of birth. When you’re asleep, that wristband is particularly important because you’ll be too tired to answer us if we ask you anything. What does your dream wristband look like? Do a drawing or painting, take a photo of it, and send it to us at: .