When you undergo surgery, the anaesthesiologist plays a very important role in ensuring your safety and comfort before, during and after surgery. This is the medical doctor who specialises in anaesthesia, pain management, and critical care medicine. Consultant anaesthesiologist Dr Gunalan Palari Arumugam joins us to share why he chose this career path, and what he has learned about patient care from his role by the operating table.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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Categories:  wellness,  health policy

Tags:  the bigger picture,  health and living,  humansofhealthcare,  anaesthesiology,  surgery,  patient safety,