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Raleena Anderson, Stuart Marshall1, Helen Kolawole2
1Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, Peninsula Health, Frankston, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Department of Critical Care, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Abstract:
Understanding the experiences of individuals using the health system is crucial to be able to explain future treatments and address concerns. This is especially true after a life-threatening event. True informed consent is impossible without a good degree of empathy with patients. We share the first-person experience of a severe intraoperative allergic reaction and reflect on the role of anaesthetists and anaesthetic allergy clinic staff in testing and communication regarding future anaesthesia.
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