PATIENT INFORMATION
Will I meet the anaesthesiologist who gives my anaesthetic?
This depends on the hospital. Your pre-anaesthesia assessment may be performed by the anaesthesiologist who later cares for you, another anaesthesiologist, or a trained member of the preoperative team working within local systems.
Before your anaesthetic
The anaesthesiologist responsible for your anaesthetic should review the relevant assessment and confirm the plan before anaesthesia. In most hospitals, you will meet them on the day, before you go to sleep or have your procedure.
Your chance to ask questions
This meeting is a good opportunity to:
- Mention anything that has changed since your assessment
- Confirm your fasting and which medicines you took
- Ask about the type of anaesthesia and pain relief planned
- Share any worries, such as fear of needles or a previous bad experience
Anaesthesia teams
Anaesthesia may be given by a team rather than one person, including anaesthesiologists in training working under supervision. You can ask who is responsible for your anaesthetic.