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Author(s) -
Birkinshaw K.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1978.tb12470.x
Subject(s) - medicine , simple (philosophy) , epistemology , philosophy
Thorough explanation of an operation can and should be given to a large number of patients. They are selected by a non-leading question once they have been assessed, and given a logical talk with simple drawings. A pilot questionnaire study shows that such a procedure is harmless and reassuring. It is justified as a supplement to the pre-medication but could well be done by other doctors, such as general practitioners or surgeons. Good explanation increases patient's confidence in the surgeon, never undermines it.