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