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You and your anaesthetic

This leaflet gives basic information to help you prepare for your anaesthetic.

You and your anaesthetic

First edition - October 2002
Second edition - January 2003
Third edition - May 2008








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    Development team (1st and 2nd editions)
    Dr Alastair Lack Consultant Anaesthetist, Chairman Editorial Board
    Mrs Ann Seymour Patient Representative
    Dr Gavin Thoms Consultant Anaesthetist, Editorial Board
    Mrs Madeline Wang Patient Representative
    Dr Lucy White Consultant Anaesthetist, Editorial Board
    Dr Charlotte Williamson Patient Representative, Editorial Board
    Mr Stephen Young Editorial, graphic design and artwork

    Review team (3rd edition)
    Dr S White Consultant Anaesthetist, Brighton
    Dr J Turner Consultant Anaesthetist, Manchester
    Mrs Anne Murray Lay representative, RCoA Patient Liaison Group

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