Pre-operative Consultation on Patient Anxiety and First-time Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Effect of Pre-operative Consultation on Patient Anxiety and Satisfaction Following First-time Mohs Micrographic Surgery

To determine if in-office pre-operative consultation has a significant effect on the anxiety level and overall post-operative satisfaction of patients undergoing first time Mohs surgery

This study is designed to determine if having a seperate in-office pre-operative consultation with the dermatologist before having a dermatologic procedure has any effect on patient anxiety levels and satisfaction following the procedure. The goal of the study is to help us understand if pre-operative consultation is beneficial to patients to reduce anxiety and increase satisfaction following the procedure.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults 18 years old or older

  • Able to provide consent for participation
  • Fluency in English
  • Presenting for first-time Mohs surgery for treatment of a cutaneous malignancy

Exclusion Criteria:

• • Patients under 18 years old

  • Prisoners
  • Patients unable to provide consent
  • History of prior Mohs surgery
  • Patients requiring multi-disciplinary care (i.e. Involvement of other surgical specialties such as Plastic Surgery or Ophthalmology for reconstruction)