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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

Update: 2023-10-25
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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.
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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

Dr Lana Vestarkis