Surgeons’ views on preoperative medical evaluation: a qualitative study

Abstract Background There is substantial variation in the practice of preoperative medical evaluation (PME) and limited evidence for its benefit, which raises concerns about overuse. Surgeons have a unique role in this multidisciplinary practice. The objective of this qualitative study was to explor...

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Main Authors: Kevin R. Riggs, Zackary D. Berger, Martin A. Makary, Eric B. Bass, Geetanjali Chander
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Perioperative Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13741-017-0072-5