Patients should be able to listen to their favourite music before, during and after surgery, according to a British study published today.The finding is the latest twist in the debate about music in the operating theatre.
Some researchers have criticised surgeons for operating with loud drum and bass music playing the background.
Today's findings suggest that listening to music helps patients to recover and reduces their pain and anxiety.
They are not to be put into practice in a test project at the Royal London Hospital for women patients having
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