Objective.To assess patients’ knowledge

attitudes

and concerns regarding anesthetic management.Method.A survey of 55items was developed and administered preoperatively to 500patients including 190men and 310women in our hospital.Patients were interviewed on their know ledge of the role of anesthesiolo-gists

their preferences regarding anesthetic management

and also their concernaboutpotential anesthetic complica-tions.Results.Patients’ perceptions ofanesthesiologists’ training androle have reacheda certainlevel.Mostsignifi-cant preoperative concerns regardi ng the anesthesiologists focused on experience

qualifications

and pr esence or absence during the anesthesia.Patients’ concerns also included the possibility of not being waken up following anesthesia

experiencing postoperative pain

and becoming paralyzed.The variations of concerns depended partial-ly on patients’ sex

type of anesthesia

and propose d surgical procedure

partially on t heir education and living environments.Conclusion.It is suggested that anesthesiologists address significant patient con cerns during the preopera-tive visit to enhance their effectiv eness in patient care.Efforts to educate the public on the anesthesiologists’ role in preoperative care would improve p atients’ confidence.