Irish journal of medical science
-
Patient knowledge of perioperative care, particularly the role of the anaesthetist, appears limited. ⋯ Patients' knowledge of perioperative care is limited, with very little change during hospital stay. Novel educational approaches may be required to increase basic medical knowledge.
-
Concern about delay in the treatment of serious head injury may result in unnecessary transfer to neurosurgical units for scanning and neurosurgical assessment. ⋯ A CT scan and image-link facility permitting remote neurosurgical advice allows the majority of patients with head injury to be safely managed in well-equipped regional units without onsite neurosurgical expertise.