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Latest PQIP report highlights key areas of improvement

New research from the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) and UCL shows that almost one in three patients (30%) having major non-cardiac surgery do not receive an individualised risk assessment despite recommendations from NHSE and the GMC.

Anaesthetics – risks and side effects – Waking up during a general anaesthetic (accidental awareness)

This leaflet explains what accidental awareness is during an anaesthetic. During a general anaesthetic your anaesthetist decides how much anaesthetic you need to keep you unconscious during your procedure. He/she then monitors your condition throughout the procedure.

Northern Irish Board

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The Northern Irish Board acts as the link between College fellows and members in the Province and the College. It also represents anaesthetists within the wider Northern Ireland health and social care structure, including liaising with fellow Royal Colleges and senior decision makers.

Venue Hire Flyer 2024

Churchill House, the home of the Royal College of Anaesthetists since 2006, is a versatile venue in Holborn, a vibrant and evolving district at the heart of London. Churchill House offers a tiered auditorium plus a variety of flexible meeting, workshop and conference spaces close to the West End and the City.

Taking pride: The journey to building a successful LGBTQ+ network

Dr Andrew Hartle was the first out gay President of the Association of Anaesthetists, and co-opted member of the RCoA Council. Here, he writes about his experiences co-chairing his Trust’s LGBTQ+ network, its challenges and his hopes for the future.

NovPod, a beginner’s guide to anaesthetics, Episode 2: The first day

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In this episode of the NovPod, Eoin and Duncan talk you through what a typical day as a novice anaesthetist will be like, throwing in some reflections from our own first days as novices and sharing some survival tips to help you hit the ground running.

RCoA submission to NHSE Medical Training Review call for evidence

The Royal College of Anaesthetists has submitted evidence to NHS England’s (NHSE) Medical Training Review. The review is a national initiative overseen by NHSE’s National Medical Director, Professor Sir Stephen Powis and the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Chris Whitty.

The stages of training

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The first step towards a career as an anaesthetist is medical school. Undergraduate medical training mostly lasts for five years and medical students normally graduate with a bachelors degree. This page contains information on the undergraduate stages of training in anaesthesia up until becoming a consultant.

Bulletin: April 2023

Adapting to change is the theme for this year's training issue. As always, the issue is packed with the usual great mix of features, opinions and guidance. You'll also get to meet our new editorial board anaesthetist in training members and we have a new feedback form.

Heritage series, Episode 1: Going viral - contagion, pestilence and pandemics

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In this first of three heritage-themed episodes of Anaesthesia on Air, Dr Anna-Maria Rollin chairs a conversation between Dr Karan Verma and Caroline Hamson, of the Association of Anaesthetists' Heritage Centre about the history of disease and pandemics, the theme of a current Heritage Centre exhibition.

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