Learning from experience in perioperative allergy: how the patient voice should shape clinical care.

Anderson, Raleena; Marshall, Stuart; Kolawole, Helen · Br J Anaesth · 2025

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Abstract

Understanding the experiences of individuals using the health system is crucial to be able to explain future treatments and address concerns. This is especially true after a life-threatening event. True informed consent is impossible without a good degree of empathy with patients. We share the first-person experience of a severe intraoperative allergic reaction and reflect on the role of anaesthetists and anaesthetic allergy clinic staff in testing and communication regarding future anaesthesia.

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