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The author argues that obtaining written consent for anaesthesia should be part of normal pre-operative assessment to ensure adequate patient explanation and reduce potential legal costs.
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The author argues for the importance of proper medical documentation and written consent for anaesthesia to protect against negligence litigation.
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Geoffrey Harrison (2011) reported a letter. The author argues that obtaining written consent for anaesthesia should be part of normal pre-operative assessment to ensure adequate patient explanation and reduce potential legal costs.
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