PREOPERATIVE PROCEDURE
\pɹɪˈə͡ʊpɹətˌɪv pɹəsˈiːd͡ʒə], \pɹɪˈəʊpɹətˌɪv pɹəsˈiːdʒə], \p_ɹ_ɪ__ˈəʊ_p_ɹ_ə_t_ˌɪ_v p_ɹ_ə_s_ˈiː_dʒ_ə]\
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Care given during the period prior to undergoing surgery when psychological and physical preparations are made according to the special needs of the individual patient. This period spans the time between admission to the hospital to the time the surgery begins. (From Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed)
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