Table 1 Responses of Surgeons Regarding Role of Internist in Perioperative Care. (Likert score: 1 – strongly disagree, 2 – disagree, 3 – neither agree nor disagree, 4 – agree, 5 – strongly agree).
From: An internist's role in perioperative medicine: a survey of surgeons' opinions
Median Likert Score | (Strongly) Disagree (n = 42) | (Strongly) Agree (n = 42) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Why do you ask for a preoperative consultation? | |||
To "clear" a patient | 3 | 14 | 19 |
Specific problem (example diabetes, multiple medications). | 4 | 7 | 34 |
Difficult case | 5 | 4 | 35 |
Medico legal reasons | 2 | 29 | 3 |
Ensure postoperative ward follow-up | 3 | 17 | 7 |
How much interaction should the internist have with the patient? | |||
Written impression/recommendation (no discussion with patient) | 2 | 28 | 12 |
Inform patient of risk | 4 | 7 | 33 |
Advise of medication changes/provide prescriptions. | 4 | 5 | 35 |