In the English law of tort, professional negligence is a subset of the general rules on negligence to cover the situation in which the defendant has represented him or herself as having more than average skills and abilities.
For decades, anesthesiologists advised patients not to eat or drink after midnight the night before surgeryâa guideline referred to as âNPO after midnight.â But many doctors now believe that some food and drinks, like tea or coffee without milk or cream, may be acceptable prior to a procedure.
On the day of the procedure: You may have clear liquids until 4 hours before the procedure. You may take necessary medications with a few sips of water. Remember: Driving is not permitted for at least 12 hours after your procedure, due to drowsiness and delayed reflexes from the IV medication.