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Anaesthetic choices for hip or knee replacement

This leaflet explains the different choices of anaesthetic when you have an operation to replace your hip or knee and what you can expect. It has been written by anaesthetists, patient representatives and patients, working together.

Self-declaration form

A form to request a change in membership subscription of the Royal College of Anaesthetists.
The College’s less than full time (LTFT) discount is valid for one year of membership and a new self-declaration form requesting this discount is required each year.

FRCA examinations update: adjustments to prioritisation and validity

The Royal College of Anaesthetists remains committed to delivering examinations in the fairest and most equitable manner. This is an update on our progress to support the large number of members who require examination places across the 2021/2022 academic year.

Training in a global pandemic: My story

Dr Elizabeth Yates is an anaesthetist registrar in Milton Keynes. Here, she details her experiences of working through the COVID-19 pandemic, from responding to the first wave to catching the virus and balancing home life with exams.

As we were: a small boy in Arusha, Tanganyika and ‘Aethernarkosen’, Curt Theodore Schimmelbusch

Anaesthetists are familiar with the ‘Schimmlebusch Mask’. This article evolves from Arusha, Tanganyika and a small boy’s memory of a white mask descending over his face circa 1963, having fallen while climbing the household log heap.

Black History Month 2023

October is Black History Month and we welcome it as an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of black anaesthetists to the specialty and the NHS. This year’s theme is ‘Saluting Our Sisters’, in recognition of the fact that the many achievements of black women are too often overlooked.

Response to the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan

NHS England has today released its first Long Term Workforce Plan. The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) recognises this as a very welcome and significant first step towards putting NHS staffing on a sustainable footing.

RCoA Manifesto, Anaesthesia: solutions for an NHS in crisis

Ahead of the general election we have published our manifesto, 'Anaesthesia: solutions for an NHS in crisis'. We are urging political parties to develop and fund a plan for more doctors to train as anaesthetists and improve retention and efficiency in the NHS.

Message from the President

You may be an existing member, or you may be looking at joining our specialty or becoming a member. Whatever your circumstances, being a fellow or member of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, means you are an integral part of a growing specialty.

You and your anaesthetic

This leaflet gives information on what to expect when having surgery with anaesthesia. It has been written by anaesthetists working together with patients and patient representatives. It also shows you where to find other information that might be helpful.

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