Comparing the history-taking methods used during a preanesthesia visit: the HealthQuiz versus the written questionnaire

he HealthQuizTM (Nellcor, Inc., Chula Vista, CA) is a hand-held, patient-driven data processor marketed to expedite and enhance the complete- ness of the history-taking process during the preanes- thetic visit. In our preanesthesia assessment center (PAC), we compared preanesthetic visits using the HealthQuiz?‘” device with visits using our standard, written questionnaire.