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authors.affiliation: AIG Consultants, Inc., Healthcare Management Division.
authors.forename: John C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: West
mesh_terms: D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation / Q000379:methods; D000776:Anesthesiology / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000379:methods; D000075202:Contraindications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011859:Radiography; D012308:Risk Management; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013714:Tennessee