Are you aware of the risks before, during, and after surgery or receiving an anesthetic? Everyone has risks. Health, lifestyle, or habits may increase these risks and everyone is not a candidate for this type of procedure. This guide explains such risks or the complications that can occur and the protocol that a patient has to follow before a surgeon or anesthesiologist will perform any procedure. Patient rights and responsibilities, advanced directives, preparation, and prevention are initiated prior to booking a case. Medical personnel are people that preserve the quality of life for others and obtain the best possible prognosis for each case, but every patient has responsibilities too.