How do you approach managing perioperative anxiety in Mohs patients?
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What are the best forms of anti-anxiety techniques prior to, or during, a dermatologic procedure?
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Dermatology · University of Iowa
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Great question. Music, stress balls, having your team engage in conversations with the patient, and other distraction techniques are helpful. Some patients may need medications such as Halcion to help with anxiety but this should be given after the patient signs consent and has a verified driver aft...
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