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All anaesthetists, AAs and anaesthetic assistants should receive systematic training in the use of new equipment. This should be clearly documented.¹³⁹ Anaesthetists should not use equipment unless they have been trained to use it and are competent to do so. The NHS Clinical Negligence Scheme for trusts and Healthcare Improvement Scotland require that hospitals ensure all personnel are trained...

The anaesthetist should explain what the patient will experience before and after anaesthesia, and include any choices of anaesthetic technique and details of postoperative management.

Anaesthetists who prescribe sedation for paediatric burn patients should have received appropriate training.⁴¹

The recommended Association of Anaesthetists standards of anaesthetic monitoring should be met for every patient.²⁵

The anaesthetist should have the skills to hold a competent interview, assess and communicate the chance of benefit and harm, and facilitate shared decision-making.

The anaesthetist caring for the woman should not be responsible for neonatal resuscitation and the care of the newborn baby.²¹

There should be documentation of any discussions informing consent for any procedures undertaken by the anaesthetist.¹¹³

The anaesthetist should be informed about the category of urgency of caesarean delivery at the earliest opportunity.¹¹⁷

Anaesthetists should be involved alongside surgical colleagues and orthogeriatricians, in discussions on preoperative planning, timing of surgery, and postoperative care, especially for high risk patients.