title: The basics of a health assessment.
abstract: Achieving a good aesthetic result begins with a careful preoperative health history and assessment of the patient's desired surgical outcome. Proper interview skills provide the foundation for deciding whether a patient is a good candidate for surgery, identifying risks, and ensuring an optimal surgical experience.
authors.affiliation: tracey@torontoplasticsurgery.com
authors.forename: Tracey
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hotta
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000451:nursing*