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.
1 Certain beverages, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic, can impact your surgery. 2  Choose clear drinks, such as water, during the 24 hours before your procedure. 3  As you prepare for and recover from surgery, you should avoid alcoholic drinks altogether. Stop drinking green tea at least 10 days before surgery, and be sure to ask your doctor when itâs safe to ingest again. 2  Fruits and vegetables are typically a staple in a healthy, well-balanced diet, but not when youâre preparing for surgery.