Stage 1 equivalent training guidance

Published: 31/03/2021

Perioperative Medicine and Health Promotion

Stage learning outcomes

  • Identifies clinical and social challenges that increase risk for patients undergoing surgery
  • Appreciates the principles of sustainability in clinical practice

Experience and learning requirements

  • Some exposure to pre-operative assessment clinics; this may include obstetric anaesthetic clinics (supervision level 2b).
  • Broad knowledge of national guidelines.

Examples of evidence 

  • Supervised Learning events (SLEs) across a range of surgical specialties and pre-operative assessment clinics. Examples of SLEs could be:
    • A-CEX for pre-operative assessment in the clinic or theatre setting

    • CBD including the discussion of local or national guidelines.

Personal Activities and Personal Reflections may include: