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dinner_is_not_ready t1_iur0hxa wrote

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So how does one avoid this? Should we just avoid private hospitals or should we avoid treatment where anesthesia is done by CRNA?

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rchart1010 t1_iuuwnul wrote

I have specifically asked. I used to date a CRNA and he seemed good at his job. But, I'd like an anesthesiologist. So I've asked specifically if the anesthesiologist is an MD or CRNA. It's always been an MD.

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dinner_is_not_ready t1_iuvo9tx wrote

Oh so in your case it was MD. I don’t know if I can make hospital get an MD to do anesthesia just for me but I can avoid places if they only offer CRNA. On that, what other things you avoid? Any other tips?

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emrythelion t1_iuzv2me wrote

Avoiding a CRNA is ideal, yes. It’s unfortunate, because there are absolutely CRNAs who are incredibly experienced and as knowledgeable as actual Anesthesiologists. But the reality is, it’s mostly shitty private hospitals and clinics that use CRNAs because they’re too cheap to pay for someone with actual experience. Capable CRNAs are the exception, not the rule (or even common) in this situation.

It’s just greedy fucks being greedy.

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