Published books

Surgery is a profound event in the life of any individual. It represents a threshold where the familiar routines of daily existence are suspended in favor of clinical intervention. For the vast majority of patients, the prospect of anesthesia and the operating room triggers a complex mixture of anticipation, vulnerability, and uncertainty. This book, Before the Mask: A Patient and Clinician Guide before undergoing Anesthesia and Surgery, was written to transform that uncertainty into confidence through the power of preparation and informed partnership. It is my firm belief that the most successful surgical outcomes are those where the patient is fully integrated into the care process. When the anesthesia team, the surgical team, and the patient operate as a unified front, the risks…