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.
Here are things you can do to prevent problems before your surgery: 1  Be honest with your healthcare provider about how much alcohol you drink. 2  Try to stop drinking alcohol once your surgery is planned. 3  Tell your healthcare provider if you cannot stop drinking. 4  Ask us any questions you have about drinking and surgery.