Preoperative history and physical examinations and evaluations

A: Many hospitals and surgery centers meet the CMS H&P requirements in this way. Anesthesiologists and CRNAs have considerable expertise in conducting H&Ps, and must evaluate the patient prior to administering sedation or anesthesia. Q: There are no anesthesiologists at the ASC where I operate. The ASC insists that I assess the patient ................
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