What does anaesthetic consultation involve ?

Your anaesthetist ask you about your health.
He or she may also listen to your chest with a stethoscope
examine your neck and jaw movements, and look in your mouth.

Your anaesthetist will discuss with you which anaesthetic
methods can be used.

Talk about the benefits, risks and your preferences, you can then decide together
what would be best for you. Or you may prefer to ask your
anaesthetist to decide for you.

The choice of anaesthetic depends on:
● your operation
● your answers to the questions you have been asked
● your physical condition
● your preferences and the reasons for them
● your anaesthetist’s recommendations for you
and the reasons for them
● the equipment, staff and other resources at your hospital.