Preoperative Consultations.
Preoperative consultation is an important intervention that likely has most benefits for intermediate-risk to high-risk patients undergoing major surgery. Consultation rates are likely increasing and there is significant practice variation in the use of consultation. Consultations should be available within a well-organized and coordinated process of preoperative assessment. Preoperative consults should be accessible to anesthesia and surgical teams involved in the procedure and to the providers involved in postoperative care. The role of preoperative consultation should evolve as a rational approach and emerge as a value-based service. New payment methodologies are likely to facilitate appropriate use of this important resource.
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- Surgical Procedures, Operative
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- Humans
- Delivery of Health Care
- Anesthesiology
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Published In
DOI
ISSN
Publication Date
Volume
Issue
Start / End Page
Location
Related Subject Headings
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Referral and Consultation
- Preoperative Care
- Perioperative Care
- Humans
- Delivery of Health Care
- Anesthesiology
- 3202 Clinical sciences
- 1103 Clinical Sciences