General Considerations

The goal of these guidelines is to streamline patient flow through APASS.  Issues which could cause delays or cancellation are identified and resolved.  This is done by getting information primarily from the patient and family, in person whenever possible, especially if a problem is identified by the scheduling physician.  Any information available from clinic visits, specialty consults, and previous hospitalizations should be provided by the scheduling physician.  In conjunction with information from medical sources, the staff applies these guidelines; they do not substitute for the anesthesiologist’s medical and individual judgment in selected cases