Teenagers and young adults will find this leaflet useful for basic information on what to expect when they go into hospital for an operation with a general anaesthetic. It has been written by anaesthetists, working together with patient representatives, parents, and caregivers.
This report sets out that while anaesthetist numbers have increased, the shortfall has increased even more. As such, the NHS remains in urgent need of more anaesthetists.
The Royal College of Anaesthetists submits evidence from surveys carried out on the anaesthetic workforce before and during the COVID-19 peak, and suggests improvements to tackle burnout