Perioperative 364SP2800X



Perioperative: The objective of a Perioperative visit is to meet the patient, identify the problem and review any concerns regarding anesthesiology. Along with looking for any potential drug reactions, assess the patients airways and review any potential investigations that may be required. Finally the anesthetic technique needs planning, information needs to be given to patient and family, pre-medications will be ordered and postoperative care needs to be set up.

Taxonomy Code: 364SP2800X

Physician Assistants and Advanced Practice Nursing Providers | Clinical Nurse Specialist | Perioperative


Physician Assistants and Advanced Practice Nursing Providers: A Physician Assistant refers to a healthcare professional that is trained and fully licensed to practice the art of medicine with minimal supervision of a fully licensed physician. Advanced Practice Nursing is inclusive of either a clinical nurse specialist or a nurse practitioner. Clinical nurses offer expert nursing care and help with the development of clinical structures, whereas a nurse practitioner gives direct care, focusing in on the treatment and care of patients.

Clinical Nurse Specialist: Is an advanced practice nurse, with a masters or doctorate. They work with other nurses to improve their nursing practices and offer clinical expertise to help implement system-wide changes for improvement. Examples of different specialties are pediatrics, critical care, diabetes, psychiatric and wounds.

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