Precare.ca is designed and tailored to be a holistic surgical guide and medical information for patients, utilizing up to date evidence-based literature, that can be effortlessly understood by patients and their families to allow optimal planning, decrease anticipatory anxiety and reduce complications. The short animated guides are universal and can be accessed for free through any smartphone, tablet, or computer, 24/7 and are offered in various languages. The information provided on this platform through the animated videos aims to guide patients with pre-operative preparation, illustrates what to expect from their upcoming surgery and advice on how to promptly and safely recover postoperatively.