Decisions come before incision. History and examination is becoming a forgotten art. We need to be able to identify the patient needs, translate that into medical language to communicate with colleagues, and document our findings accurately. A surgeon operates, a good surgeon knows when to operate and excellent surgeon know when not to operate. BBASS will go though a full history and examination, highlight the pitfalls, and stimulate your thinking. Are you confident you are operating for the right reasons and you have crossed all the t's and dotted all the i's?

Summary

This teaching session will provide medical professionals with the essential tools necessary to make informed decisions about patient care. Through a step by step process, participants will learn how to assess a patient's medical history and develop an actionable plan that is tailored to the individual. At the end of the session, they will be more equipped to make confident decisions before incisions.

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Learning objectives

Describe the difference between medical decision-making and surgery.
Explain the importance of informed decision-making for medical professionals.
Demonstrate the ability to develop criteria to assess the likelihood of successful outcomes in an informed decision-making process.
Identify potential unethical implications of making medical decisions prior to surgery.

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