title: Preoperative Evaluation for Noncardiac Surgery.
abstract: This issue provides a clinical overview of preoperative evaluation for noncardiac surgery, focusing on risk factors, elements of evaluation, medication management, and practice improvement. The content of In the Clinic is drawn from the clinical information and education resources of the American College of Physicians (ACP), including MKSAP (Medical Knowledge and Self-Assessment Program). Annals of Internal Medicine editors develop In the Clinic in collaboration with the ACP's Medical Education and Publishing divisions and with the assistance of additional science writers and physician writers.
authors.forename: Steven L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Cohn
mesh_terms: D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010808:Physical Examination; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011300:Preoperative Care; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000145:classification