The document discusses preoperative assessment in anesthesia. It defines preoperative evaluation as the clinical assessment done before anesthesia delivery for surgery or other procedures. The goals of preoperative evaluation are to assess risk, develop an anesthesia plan, optimize the patient's condition, and document medical history. The evaluation involves medical history taking, physical exam including airway assessment, and ordering relevant tests. Proper preoperative evaluation can decrease morbidity, mortality and costs.