The Institute of Medicine in 1999 noted that "few professional societies or groups have demonstrated a visible commitment to reducing health care errors or improving patient safety." The one exception: anesthesiologists.
 
 


Patient Information

Patient Safety- Click the following link to be taken to the American Society of Anesthesiology patient safety web page. The patient safety web page will allow you to review the Institute of Medicines statement on anesthesiology safety and an article from the Wall Street Journal on patient safety.
         www.asahq.org/safety.htm

Patient Education-Click the following link to be taken to the American Society of Anesthesiology patient education webpage for information regarding the following types of questions:

  • What is Anesthesiology?
  • Patient Awareness under general anesthesia
  • Anesthesiologists role in labor and delivery
  • What you should know before anesthesia
  • History of anesthesia
  • Herbal medicines and anesthesia

    www.asahq.org/patientEducation.htm

Anesthesia Associates of East Alabama
P.O. Box 627
Auburn, Alabama 36830
334.528.2499