Who is responsible for premedication?
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Recently, I became aware of a practice whereby patients are routinely evaluated by specialist physicians prior to undergoing anaesthesia and surgery. The anaesthesiologists concerned subsequently paid a very brief visit to their patients immediately before surgery and examined the patients cursorily. I am unsure if this practice is widespread. Nevertheless, I am aware of a number of such cases.Downloads
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2012-10-24
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