title: The preoperative anesthesia evaluation--revisited.
abstract: This article discusses the importance of individualizing the preoperative anesthesia assessment. Establishing trust between the interviewer and patient results in a positive, calming effect from preoperative period through to PACU. An interviewing technique can eas- ily be developed to alleviate anxiety and still make patients aware of risks and potential outcomes.
authors.forename: Perry
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ruspantine
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D001007:Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D009719:Nurse Anesthetists; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000379:methods*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012307:Risk Factors