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Re:Elderly patients 23% more likely to die if surgery is on ... by EvanAnderson on Wednesday December 16, 2020 @07:10AM (#25441650)
I know people who have been instructed to do this by medical staff prior to surgery. I have personally helped someone mark a mole they couldn't reach on their back.
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Re:Elderly patients 23% more likely to die if surgery is on ... by rytis on Wednesday December 16, 2020 @11:22AM (#25444392)
Can confirm - had to point to the area that was supposed to be operated while laying in pre-op (or whatever it's called) room, just before being knocked out... Was quite scary ("you should know what you're doing!"), but quite sensible on a second thought.
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