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Choosing Wisely - Preoperative pathology ordering through the Pre-Anaesthetic Evaluation Unit
Choosing Wisely - Preoperative pathology ordering through the Pre-Anaesthetic Evaluation Unit
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Oct 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Dr Lana Vestarkis is an Anaesthetist at Sunshine Coast University Hospital. For her Master of Perioperative Medicine Capstone Project, Lana worked with her colleague Dr Anna Pietzsch to attempt to rationalise preoperative blood testing in the elective surgical setting. Their project is not only having a major impact in their health network but has gone on to win a national prize. Lana and Anna discuss their project, including the challenges faced and the lessons learned when trying to bring about change.
Released:
Oct 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (48)
Advance Care Planning by Perioperative Medicine Podcast Series