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Better patient information would improve consent process for anaesthetic drugs
BMJ 2024; 387 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q2867 (Published 31 December 2024) Cite this as: BMJ 2024;387:q2867- Chloe A G Uffendell, anaesthetist
- Leeds, UK
- chloe.uffendell{at}nhs.net
Davis and colleagues highlight the critical need for clearer and more accessible information about medicines for patients.1 As an anaesthetist, I often encounter challenges in communicating the risks and benefits of perioperative drugs, particularly as we cannot always predict every medication that might be required during an operation.
A key example is sugammadex, a neuromuscular …
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