This episode features Dr. Jeff Varnell, a surgeon and COPIC physician risk manager, who offers some insight about the phrase of “clearing a patient for surgery,” and how this has evolved over time. The discussion starts on the idea of evaluating patients prior to surgery with a focus on maximizing their condition and ability to get through surgery safely, and how this informs the post-surgery recovery plan. Dr. Varnell then talks about preoperative screening processes, from nutritional screening to pain management, and the importance of using a team/systematic approach to improve outcomes and reduce risk.

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