Endorsed guidance
The College is often asked to endorse or support guidance developed by other organisations. We have set criteria that must be fulfilled in order for the College to endorse or support a guidance document, the details of which are contained in our endorsement policy.
The College offers different levels of collaboration on guidance through its Co-authorship, Partnership, Endorsement and Support (COPES) Group. For further information and how to submit a request please click here.
Specific requests for consultation comments can be submitted here.
Guidance documents currently endorsed by the College:
Supported Guidance
Below is a list of the guidance documents currently supported by the College:
| Publishing Organisation | Title of Guideline | Date of support |
|---|---|---|
| British Orthopaedic Association | The care of the older or frail orthopaedic trauma patient | 2019 |
| British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy | Non-obstetric laparoscopic surgery in pregnancy | 2018 |
| Independent Healthcare Providers Network | Medical Practitioners Assurance Framework | 2019 |
| The Improvement Academy and Yorkshire Quality and Safety Research Group | Second Victim Support | 2019 |
Please consult our endorsement policy before requesting endorsement or support from the RCoA.
Related Content
Guidelines for the Provision of Anaesthetic Services
GPAS forms the basis of recommendations produced by the Royal College of Anaesthetists for anaesthetists with responsibilities for service delivery and for healthcare managers
Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation
ACSA is a voluntary scheme for NHS and independent sector organisations that offers quality improvement through peer review and is the College's flagship scheme.
Guidance and resources
The College is committed to setting the highest standards for anaesthesia services and patient care, and providing the guidance anaesthetists need to meet these standards.